Cheaper by the Dozen2003Cheaper by the Dozen
2003
Tom and Kate Baker and their twelve children live in happy chaos in small-town Illinois, until Tom lands his dream job coaching college football in Chicago and Kate's book takes her on a national tour. With Dad alone in charge of the dozen in a new city, the family starts coming apart at the seams.
For older children: stronger profanity, sexual content, or heavy themes that Common Sense Media rates 10–12, best watched with a parent.
Why it’s here
A big, loud family is shown as a gift rather than a problem, and a father gives up his dream job when he sees his children need him.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
The children's pranks and disrespect toward their parents and a sister's boyfriend are played for laughs, though the family eventually sees what the father's neglect costs. Sexual innuendo between the parents, a vasectomy joke, and frequent name-calling, so it's worth a talk about honoring parents.
Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Was it worth it for Tom to give up his job? Why?
- Why did Mark feel left out?
- What would it be like to have eleven brothers and sisters?
- Who was the hero of the Baker family?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 10+: frequent pratfalls; "damn" and name-calling; parental innuendo and a vasectomy joke.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Cheaper by the Dozen DVD (Baker's Dozen Edition)
DVD · November 22, 2005
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