Cheaper by the Dozen
ComedyFamilyDrama
6+PG
2003·1h 38m·Shawn Levy·20th Century Fox·● Script read & verified
A heartwarming family comedy about Tom and Kate Baker managing their household of 12 children when Tom gets offered his dream job coaching college football,...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Brief reference to vasectomy procedure in context of family planning
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire film centers on Tom Baker's struggle to balance career ambitions with being present for his large family, ultimately choosing family over professional success. The story explicitly champions the importance of parental dedication and family unity over material advancement.
Community Notes
- Some may find the large family size and traditional gender roles outdated
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows parents making sacrifices for family while pursuing dreams
- ✓Demonstrates how families can work together through major changes
Cast:Steve MartinBonnie HuntHilary DuffTom WellingPiper Perabo