6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Comedy, Drama • 2013 • 122 min • Teen (13+)
Instructions Not Included (2013)
Instructions Not Included (2013)
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.
Starring Cast
Andrés Vázquez • Hugo Stiglitz • Eugenio Derbez
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
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.
Starring Cast
Andrés Vázquez • Hugo Stiglitz • Eugenio Derbez
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: 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: Moderate
Confidence: 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: Positive
Confidence: 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.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Instructions Not Included" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. Its narrative centers on a father-daughter relationship and a custody battle, making the evaluation of transsexual portrayal not applicable.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: 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: No
Confidence: 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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.7
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.5
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