Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

Director:

Shawn Levy

Writers (WGA):

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. (novel) and
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey (novel) ...

Release Date:

25 December 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Tagline:

This Christmas The More... The Scarier!

Plot:

With his wife doing a book tour, a father of twelve must handle a new job and his unstable brood.

Plot Keywords:

Big Family | Christmas Party | Aspiring Actor | Mud Mask | Fat Child

Awards:

2 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Steve Martin	...	Tom Baker
Bonnie Hunt	...	Kate Baker
Piper Perabo	...	Nora Baker
Tom Welling	...	Charlie Baker
Hilary Duff	...	Lorraine Baker
Kevin Schmidt	...	Henry Baker (as Kevin G. Schmidt)
Alyson Stoner	...	Sarah Baker
Jacob Smith	...	Jake Baker
Liliana Mumy	...	Jessica Baker
Morgan York	...	Kim Baker
Forrest Landis	...	Mark Baker
Blake Woodruff	...	Mike Baker
Brent Kinsman	...	Nigel Baker
Shane Kinsman	...	Kyle Baker
Paula Marshall	...	Tina Shenk

Also Known As:

Im Dutzend billiger (Germany) (Switzerland: German title) [de]
À Dúzia É Mais Barato (Portugal) [pt]
Doce en casa (Spain) [es]
Doze É Demais (Brazil) [pt]
Dussinet fullt (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
Fullt hus (Sweden) [sv]
Más barato por docena (Argentina) [es]
Mia douzina belades (Greece) [el]
Moins cher la douzaine (Canada: French title) [fr]
Scatenata dozzina, Una (Italy) [it]
Seltsis segasem (Estonia) [et]
Treize à la douzaine (France) [fr]
Villi tusina (Finland) [fi]

MPAA:

Rated PG for language and some thematic elements.

Runtime:

98 min | Germany:94 min (DVD version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-3 | Brazil:Livre | South Korea:All | USA:PG (certificate #40326) | Malaysia:U | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/6 | Australia:G | Germany:o.Al. | Norway:5 | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | UK:PG | Canada:PG (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Trivia:

Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt, playing the parents of 12 children, have zero children between them in real life.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Two times, when Tom Baker looks up at the Illinois Poly University scoreboard, there's a palm tree behind it.

Quotes:

Lorraine: Black works Mom. Jesus like had his funeral on Christmas.
Henry Baker: Jesus died on Easter, Barbie!
Jessica Baker: Jesus was resurrected on Easter, moron.

Movie Connections:

References "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986)

Soundtrack:

People Come Together

Excellent Family Movie

One of the best family movies ever made! Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt are excellent in this modern day adaption of the classic book by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Although not faithful to the original, this movie keeps the spirit of the original in that it shows family as the most important thing while still laughing at the humor of everyday life.

The supporting cast is excellent! All of the actors playing the Baker kids deliver excellent performances. Most notable are Hilary Duff (The Lizzie McGuire Show) and Tom Welling (Smallville). Hilary is great as always and gets to show that she has true potential as a dramatic actress. I'm not a big fan of Ashton Kutcher, but I must admit that he delivers an absolutely hilarious uncredited supporting part.

This movie is a treat for any family. Most parents will find it acceptable for their kids. The only really offensive portion is some "thematic elements" involving the oldest 20-something daughter's living with a guy. This however is portrayed as an improper thing by her parents. Overall, an excellent and surprisingly clean movie. I strongly recommend this movie to anyone!