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The critical reception was also remarkably positive, especially for a mainstream family comedy. The film currently holds an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critics’ consensus praising the film for its honesty and heart. Remarkably, the audience score is nearly identical, also sitting at 83%. This rare agreement between critics and general audiences highlights the film's broad appeal and its success at balancing its comedic and dramatic elements. Critics specifically lauded it for offering a refreshingly realistic portrayal of the foster care system, a topic rarely handled with such sincerity in a studio comedy.

The movie follows the story of Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie Wagner (Rose Byrne), a married couple who have been trying to adopt a child for years. After attending a seminar on adoption, they meet a social worker, Karen (Octavia Spencer), who encourages them to adopt three siblings: Lita (Isabela Moner), Juan (Gustavo Quiroz), and Julia (Molina Eckstut). Instant.Family.2018.1080p.WEB-DL.DD5.1.x264-Rapta

Instant Family (2018): A Heartfelt Look at the Modern Foster Care Journey This rare agreement between critics and general audiences