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Cheaper by the Dozen

2003·Movie
1h 38min·PG
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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The Baker brood moves to Chicago after patriarch Tom gets a job coaching football at Northwestern University, forcing his writer wife, Kate, and the couple's 12 children to make a major adjustment. The transition works well until work demands pull the parents away from home, leaving the kids bored -- and increasingly mischievous.
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Where can I stream Cheaper by the Dozen legally?

Cheaper by the Dozen is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cheaper by the Dozen rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Cheaper by the Dozen?

1 h 38 min

Cheaper by the Dozen runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cheaper by the Dozen?

Critics36
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Cheaper by the Dozen higher (60) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Cheaper by the Dozen a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$190 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $190 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What language is Cheaper by the Dozen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cheaper by the Dozen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cheaper by the Dozen in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.