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Instructions Not Included

Directed by Eugenio Derbez · 2013 ·

Short answer

Is Instructions Not Included worth watching?

Yes. Instructions Not Included (2013) earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (81%) responded more warmly than critics (59%). See the 4 inputs.

64%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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59% Editorial Rating
81% Audience snapshot · excluded
45 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Eugenio Derbez , Karla Souza , Jessica Lindsey
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (59/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
  • Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Instructions Not Included worth watching?

Yes — Instructions Not Included earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

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

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (81%) responded more warmly than critics (59%).

What is Instructions Not Included about?

An Acapulco playboy is left holding a baby daughter by a former fling and heads to Los Angeles to hand her back to her mother, only to end up raising the girl himself — Eugenio Derbez's bilingual comedy-drama about accidental fatherhood.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Instructions Not Included

Instructions Not Included (2013) Review: Laughs Before Tears

Instructions Not Included is Eugenio Derbez's warm Mexican comedy-drama about a playboy who becomes an accidental father, broad, big-hearted and moving.

Yes. It is a heartfelt, very funny crowd-pleaser with a powerful emotional pull. Perfect for families and anyone who likes comedy with real feeling.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Instructions Not Included: frequently asked questions

Is Instructions Not Included worth watching?

Yes. Instructions Not Included (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 64%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Instructions Not Included?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Instructions Not Included?

Instructions Not Included runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

What is Instructions Not Included rated?

Instructions Not Included is rated PG-13 in the United States and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Instructions Not Included?

Instructions Not Included is directed by Eugenio Derbez and stars Eugenio Derbez, Karla Souza, Jessica Lindsey.

What is the Metascore for Instructions Not Included?

Metacritic's Metascore for Instructions Not Included is 45 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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