# Instructions Not Included (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/instructions-not-included-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 59% |
| Audience Score | 81% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Eugenio Derbez |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 122 min |

## Quick answer

Instructions Not Included (2013) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Derbez's bilingual comedy became the highest-grossing Spanish-language film in U.S. history at release. Critics and audiences diverge (59% critic vs 81% audience). Metascore 45/100. Directed by Eugenio Derbez.

## Critics consensus

Derbez's bilingual comedy became the highest-grossing Spanish-language film in U.S. history at release.

## Synopsis

A Mexican playboy suddenly becomes father to a girl left on his doorstep, raising her in Los Angeles while hiding from her mother.

## Cast

Eugenio Derbez, Karla Souza, Jessica Lindsey

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Instructions Not Included worth watching?**
Instructions Not Included holds a 68% Celluloid Score. Derbez's bilingual comedy became the highest-grossing Spanish-language film in U.S. history at release.

**What is Instructions Not Included about?**
A Mexican playboy suddenly becomes father to a girl left on his doorstep, raising her in Los Angeles while hiding from her mother.

**Who directed Instructions Not Included?**
Instructions Not Included (2013) was directed by Eugenio Derbez.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Instructions Not Included?**
68% — the average of five public sources: critics 59%, audience 81%, Metascore 45/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch Instructions Not Included?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Instructions Not Included page for current options.

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