Instructions Not Included (2013)
Instructions Not Included is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.
The verdict
Instructions Not Included has pulled the kind of numbers most Spanish films never see. It's sitting at 7.7/10 on TMDB across 977 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 122-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of Spanish comedy with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 977 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Valentin is Acapulco's resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and him heading with her out of Mexico.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Watch with family? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Eugenio Derbez
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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