Instructions Not Included (2013)

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.8

Overview

Valentin is Acapulco's resident playboy womanizer, until a former fling, a young American named Julie, leaves a baby on his doorstep and takes off without a trace. Leaving Mexico for Los Angeles to find the baby's mother...

Starring Cast

Eugenio Derbez • Karla Souza • Jessica Lindsey

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Eugenio Derbez • Karla Souza • Jessica Lindsey

Where to watch

Prime Video

Google Play

YouTube

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film primarily explores universal themes of parental love, sacrifice, and a child's emotional well-being, which are largely apolitical. While touching on immigration and unconventional family structures, these elements serve the personal narrative rather than promoting a specific political ideology.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse cast centered around a Mexican protagonist, reflecting its bicultural setting and story. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of parenthood and personal growth, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: Medium

The film features a gay couple, Julián and Frank, who are depicted positively as supportive friends and a stable, loving partnership. Their presence normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships without making their identity a source of conflict or ridicule, contributing to an affirming portrayal.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

This film is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Instructions Not Included is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical racial baselines to compare against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.