Cheaper by the Dozen (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1950, Cheaper by the Dozen is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Walter Lang, running about 85 minutes. “He's the New Father of His Country!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "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.
Who’s in it. Cheaper by the Dozen stars Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth, Myrna Loy as Lillian Gilbreth, Jeanne Crain as Ann Gilbreth and Betty Lynn as Deborah Lancaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cheaper by the Dozen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (1950)?
- In US, Cheaper by the Dozen is available to 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheaper by the Dozen?
- Cheaper by the Dozen stars Clifton Webb, Myrna Loy, Jeanne Crain, Betty Lynn and Edgar Buchanan.
- When was Cheaper by the Dozen released?
- Cheaper by the Dozen was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.