Navigating the Ups and Downs of Instant Family Life

When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child, but when they meet ... Yes, Instant Family is loosely inspired by the true story of the director Sean Anders' actual experiences, and how he went through the journey ... Instant Family is based on the real-life experiences of director Sean Anders and his wife, Beth, who fostered and adopted three children. In the ... "Instant Family" is loosely based on director Sean Anders' family. But Mark Wahlberg's clan provided inspiration as well. “Instant Family” is inspired by Anders' own experiences as the foster father and then adopted father of three siblings. Instant Family didn't just exceed my low expectations; it obliterated them. It's the kind of honest, human comedy that's so rare from Hollywood these days. In the film, Pete and Ellie, eager to adopt their foster kids, must navigate the return of their foster children's mother when she is released ... With his winnings, the man says he plans to do something nice for his family and save the rest. ... instantly recommended that I should watch Instant Family. Having watched it last night, I honestly loved it. I felt like it portrayed a lot ... Sean Anders, 'Instant Family' writer and director, talks about adopting three siblings and fostering teens. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg ...