Instructions Not Included (2013)

Instructions Not Included poster

Instructions Not Included (2013)


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


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

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.

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

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.

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.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

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.

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

6.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.5
The Movie Database logo
7.7

Critic Ratings

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6.3
Metacritic logo
5.5

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