---
title: "Instructions Not Included"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/instructions-not-included-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 211954
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Instructions Not Included (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/instructions-not-included-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Instructions Not Included is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Pantelion Films, Filmax, Televisa. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A carefree playboy’s life flips when an unexpected baby arrives."

### Why Watch
- Blend of comedy and drama
- Shows a playboy’s unexpected journey into parenthood

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 2h2m, the runtime may feel lengthy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑13 rating makes it appropriate for teens and adults, with mild language and thematic elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, dramatic, heartfelt

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eugenio Derbez
- **Networks / Studios**: Pantelion Films, Filmax, Televisa

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Agustín Bernal** as *Lupe*
- **Karla Souza** as *Jackie*
- **Roger Cudney** as *Abogado Julie*
- **Ari Brickman** as *Director*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot?
Valentin, a playboy in Acapulco, suddenly has to care for a baby left by a former fling.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It received a PG‑13 rating in the United States.

### Q: When was it released in the US?
The US release date was August 30, 2013.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Instructions Not Included — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/211954)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*