Cheaper by the Dozen

He's the New Father of His Country!

1950 • 85 min • Comedy · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

"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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

89 reviews

64 Audience · 89 · 100%

Based on a true story, this heartwarming tale follows an efficiency expert and his wife raising their twelve children in the 1920s. Their unconventional methods lead to humorous chaos and life lessons as the large family navigates moves and everyday adventures.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

The film portrays attitudes from the 1920s that differ from today.

What it models well

Family unity
Ingenuity and efficiency
Adapting to change
Parental love

Talk about it after

What makes a family strong?
The challenges and joys of a big family
Finding your place in a large group

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Cheaper by the Dozen. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.