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Cheaper by the Dozen

1950Movie1 h 25 minG

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes86%66%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and a real life story.

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 tears.

Movies with

Story

He's the New Father of His Country!

"Cheaper by the Dozen", based on the real-life story of the Gilbreth family, follows them from Providence, Rhode Island, to Montclair, New Jersey, and details the amusing anecdotes found in large families.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Comedy
  • Mid-Century Americana
  • Large Household Dynamics
  • Biographical Light Drama
  • Wholesome & Gentle
  • Efficiency & Order Themes
  • Classic Hollywood Charm
  • Interpersonal Warmth
  • Safe for All Ages

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Walter Lang
Written by
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., Lamar Trotti
Produced by
Lamar Trotti
Music by
Cyril J. Mockridge, Lionel Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 31, 1950 · 1 h 25 min · G

Released
March 31, 1950
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

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

Questions about Cheaper by the Dozen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cheaper by the Dozen?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Cheaper by the Dozen from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is there a sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen?

  1. Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)
  2. Belles on Their Toes (1952)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Belles on Their Toes (1952).

Is Cheaper by the Dozen okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G 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 (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Cheaper by the Dozen?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.