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Cheaper by the Dozen 2 streaming

2005 Movie Adventure, Family, Comedy Ages 8+

By: Adam Shankman With: Tom Welling, Steve Martin, Carmen Electra, Bonnie Hunt, Eugene Levy

Two years after the events in Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), football coach Tom and author Kate Baker plan a vacation for the whole family. However, instead of having a peaceful summer vacation at a picturesque lakeside resort, the Bakers embark on an outrageous competition with Tom's long-time rival, obnoxious Jimmy, and his overzealous clan. Now, let the games begin. But who will win? Will the two fathers ever bury the hatchet and become friends?

Filmium rating

55%

Mood

Comedic

Entertaining

Family-Friendly

Humorous

Light

Lighthearted

Cast & Crew

Adam Shankman

Sam Harper

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.

Craig Titley

Hilary Duff

Steve Martin

Bonnie Hunt

Carmen Electra

Piper Perabo

Eugene Levy

Tom Welling

Adaptation

Family Comedy Series

Film Franchise

Sequel

Budget

Commercial

Mainstream

Studio-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Bright Lighting

Multi-Camera

Narrative-Driven

Standard Framing

Traditional

Visual Humor

Narrative Structure

Episodic

Family-Centered

Linear

Pace

Dynamic

Engaging

Episodic

Family Comedy

Fast-Paced

Runtime

Around 90-110 Minutes

Family Film Length

Standard Runtime

Soundtrack

Family-Oriented Soundtrack

Lighthearted Score

Pop Music

Style

Cinematic

Colorful

Comedic

Family-Friendly

Mainstream

Studio-Produced

Time-Period

Contemporary Setting

Mid-2000S

Modern Family Life

Central Conflict

Family Competition

Family Rivalry

Parenting Styles

Characters

Family Patriarch

Large Family

Rival Family

Ending

Family Unity

New Baby

Reconciliation

Historical Context

Contemporary Comedy

Early 2000S

Modern Family Life

Key Plot Points

Family Race

Family Vacation

Nora'S Labor

Plot

Comedic Incidents

Family Bonding

Family Vacation

Rival Families

Rivalry

Setting

Family Cabin

Lake Winnetka

Vacation Home

Wisconsin

Shooting Location

Family Cabin

Lake Winnetka

Wisconsin

Theme

Family Bonds

Family Dynamics

Family Unity

Parenting

Togetherness

Genre

Comedy

Family

Family Comedy

Family Film

Sequel

Audiences

Children

Family

Family Audience

Teenagers

Teens

Titles

Cheaper By The Dozen 2

Awards

Razzie Nominations

Box Office Success

$135 Million Worldwide

Commercial Hit

Family Blockbuster

Critical Reception

Metacritic 34

Poor Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes 6%

Popularity

Mainstream Appeal

Popular Family Film

Well-Known Franchise

Ratings

Audience Approval

Cinemascore A−

Family-Friendly

Reception

Box Office Success

Mixed Audience Response

Mixed Reception

Negative Reviews

Poor Critical Reception

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2005

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