Cheaper by the Dozen
Seen it?2022 | 107 min | Family, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 146K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gail Lerner
- Gabrielle UnionZoey Baker
- Zach BraffPaul Baker
- Erika ChristensenKate
- Timon Kyle DurrettDom Clayton
- Journee BrownDeja
- Andre RobinsonDJ
- Caylee BlosenskiHarley
- Aryan SimhadriHare$h
- Leo Abelo PerryLuca
- Mykal-Michelle HarrisLuna