
Cheaper by the Dozen
He's the New Father of His Country!
Directed by Walter Lang
Produced by 20th Century Fox
A warm, gently comedic family portrait celebrating the joys and chaos of raising twelve children, built on affection and domestic humor.
"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.
Questions people ask
Is Cheaper by the Dozen scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is Cheaper by the Dozen easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Is Cheaper by the Dozen violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does Cheaper by the Dozen end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Cheaper by the Dozen sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Cheaper by the Dozen
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Cheaper by the Dozen
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Cheaper by the Dozen, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Cheaper by the Dozen, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Cheaper by the Dozen, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































