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Cheaper by the Dozen

2003Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyFamily
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic466.5Rotten Tomatoes25%56%

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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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.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Parental Challenges
  • Large Family Dynamics
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Lighthearted Chaos
  • Suburban Life
  • Comfort Watch
  • Ensemble Cast

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Shawn Levy
Written by
Sam Harper, Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
Produced by
Ben Myron, Robert Simonds, Michael Barnathan
Music by
Hilary Duff, Christophe Beck

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Facts

December 24, 2003 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
December 24, 2003
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$190 million
Available in
94 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Cheaper by the Dozen?"

Questions about Cheaper by the Dozen

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Where can I stream Cheaper by the Dozen?

Disney+Tubi TV

In the United States, Cheaper by the Dozen streams on Disney+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 69 other countries.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is there a sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen?

  1. Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)
  2. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005).

Is Cheaper by the Dozen okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Cheaper by the Dozen make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Cheaper by the Dozen?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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.