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Instructions Not Included (2013)

“Life doesn't care if you're ready.”

7.7/10 · 956 votes 2h 2m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#23 of 284 films from 2013 #171 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Eugenio Derbez · Written by Eugenio Derbez, Guillermo Ríos, Leticia López Margalli

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Overview

Valentin is Acapulco's resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and him heading with her out of Mexico.

Cast

Eugenio Derbezas Valentín
Loreto Peraltaas Maggie
Jessica Lindseyas Julie
Daniel Raymontas Frank Ryan
Hugo Stiglitzas Johnny Bravo
Arcelia Ramírezas Judeisy
Agustín Bernalas Lupe
Karla Souzaas Jackie
Roger Cudneyas Abogado Julie
Ari Brickmanas Director
Jeannine Derbezas Directora
Jesús Ochoaas Himself
Andrés Vázquezas Valentín niño
Leia Freitasas Amante Brasileña

Facts

Release dateJuly 20, 2013
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Drama
Original titleNo se aceptan devoluciones
LanguageES
Budget$5,500,000
Box office$99,067,206 (18.0× budget)
IMDbtt2378281

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Questions

How long is Instructions Not Included?
Instructions Not Included runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Instructions Not Included worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 956 votes, which places it #23 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 92%) and #171 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Instructions Not Included?
Instructions Not Included was directed by Eugenio Derbez.
Who stars in Instructions Not Included?
Eugenio Derbez as Valentín; Loreto Peralta as Maggie; Jessica Lindsey as Julie; Daniel Raymont as Frank Ryan; Hugo Stiglitz as Johnny Bravo; Arcelia Ramírez as Judeisy.
What is Instructions Not Included rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Instructions Not Included?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/139990.

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