Instructions Not Included
Valentin used to be a playboy until he is forced to raise his baby left by a woman who disappears without a trace. Coming to Los Angeles to find a new home for himself and his daughter Maggie, Valentin has became a Hollywood actor with the help of Maggie. After 6 years together, their family is threatened to tear apart when the birth mother of Maggie shows up and fights for getting Maggie back to her life.
7 December 1967, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
1959, Paracuaro, Michoacan, Mexico
12 March 1980, Mexico
15 August 1978, Washington, DC
1986, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
9 June 2004, Florida, USA
1977, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
28 August 1940, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
11 May 1964, Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
September 26, 2013
Derbez, a sharp comedic actor with an emotive face, ably shoulders most of the film's emotional burden.
September 13, 2013
Unevenly handled, slurrying emotions in a way that feels careless rather than cleverly unconventional.
November 06, 2015
A totally manipulative film that stems from a really tired premise. [Full Review in Spanish]
August 29, 2013
"Instructions Not Included" is a sweet little movie that is more than it seems to be.
November 06, 2015
Without the flaws in the script or in the mood, It might have come without complications rather than get stuck in endless jokes that haunt us until the end credits. [Full review in Spanish]
November 06, 2015
Derbez, even as a debutant filmmaker, shows his solid formation in movies and proves himself as an able narrator. [Full Review in Spanish]
September 03, 2013
This sporadically amusing but unduly protracted dramedy devolves into a shameless tearjerker in its third act.
October 02, 2013
It's not a great film, but for what it wants to do, it's a decent diversion.
August 30, 2013
There's a lot of movie here with unexpected developments, held together by the irresistible chemistry between Derbez and his adorable pint-sized co-star.
November 06, 2015
An endearing comedy with that can captivate all kinds of moviegores.[Full Review in Spanish]
September 05, 2013
The film's counterintuitive success is largely due to Derbez, who demonstrates why he is beloved, both south and north of the border.
