Cheaper by the Dozen (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Cheaper by the Dozen is a comedy and family film directed by Shawn Levy, running about 98 minutes. “The more...the scarier!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Baker brood moves to Chicago after patriarch Tom gets a job coaching football at Northwestern University, forcing his writer wife, Mary, and the couple's 12 children to make a major adjustment. The transition works well until work demands pull the parents away from home, leaving the kids bored -- and increasingly mischievous.
Who’s in it. Cheaper by the Dozen stars Steve Martin as Tom Baker, Bonnie Hunt as Kate Baker, Piper Perabo as Nora Baker and Tom Welling as Charlie Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Cheaper by the Dozen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $190.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheaper by the Dozen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheaper by the Dozen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)?
- In US, Cheaper by the Dozen is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cheaper by the Dozen worth watching?
- Cheaper by the Dozen holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheaper by the Dozen?
- Cheaper by the Dozen stars Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling and Hilary Duff.
- When was Cheaper by the Dozen released?
- Cheaper by the Dozen was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.