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Cheaper by the Dozen 2

2005Movie1 h 34 minPG

ComedyFamily
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic345.8Rotten Tomatoes8%57%

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

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

Movies with

Story

Same Big Family... Even Bigger Adventure.

The Baker family, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children.

Feels like

  • Large Family Comedy
  • Wholesome Vacation Vibes
  • Rivalry Humor
  • Steve Martin Charm
  • Light Physical Comedy
  • Family Bonding
  • Nostalgic 2000s Sitcom Feel
  • Low Stakes Fun
  • Kid-Friendly Entertainment

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Adam Shankman
Written by
Sam Harper, Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
Produced by
Shawn Levy, Ben Myron
Music by
John Debney

Everyone

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

Facts

December 21, 2005 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
December 21, 2005
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$129 million
Available in
101 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Anachronism Stew, The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry, Disaster Dominoes +9

  • Anachronism Stew
  • The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry
  • Disaster Dominoes
  • Stealth Pun
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Empty Nest
  • Hidden Depths
  • Beautiful All Along
  • "Near and Dear" Baby Naming
  • Lots of Luggage
  • Call-Back
  • Women Are Wiser

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cheaper by the Dozen 2?"

Questions about Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cheaper by the Dozen 2?

Disney+

In the United States, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 85 other countries.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 a sequel?

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

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Cheaper by the Dozen (2003).

Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 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 2 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 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.