Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is a 2005 adventure comedy directed by Adam Shankman, starring Steve Martin, Hilary Duff and Bonnie Hunt. It is inspired by Belles on Their Toes by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $130.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 About?
The premise of Cheaper by the Dozen 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Baker family’s attempt at a relaxing lakeside vacation quickly turns chaotic when they arrive at a less-than-ideal vacation home. Tom's ambitious do-it-yourself projects only exacerbate the situation, and his long-time rival, Jimmy, shows up with his own large family. A hilarious and competitive rivalry ensues as the two families clash, threatening to ruin everyone’s summer fun and leading to a series of unexpected misadventures.
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- large family
- piano playing
- reunion
- sunbathing
- watching a movie
- watching a movie in a theater
- teenage girl in swimwear
- twin
- romeo and juliet romance
- drinking wine
- drinking beer
- character says i love you
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- photo album
- worker
- part of franchise
- repairing a car
- actor reprises previous role
- camera shot of feet
- high school
- school
- high school student
- graduation
- voice over narration
- narrated by character
- talking to an animal
- talking to a dog
- running late
- photograph
- playing clarinet
- mechanic
- pregnant woman
- spitting out food
- party
- car mechanic
- twins
- telephone call
- identical twin
- twin brother
- twin brothers
- identical twin brother
- identical twin brothers
- boy
- girl
- little boy
- little girl
- proposing a toast
- parenthood
- fatherhood
- motherhood
- literature on screen
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Cast
Steve Martin leads the cast, with Hilary Duff and Bonnie Hunt. Directed by Adam Shankman.
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Director Adam Shankman
More from Adam Shankman
More films directed by Adam Shankman, best-rated first: Hairspray, Stop! That! Train!, Disenchanted and A Walk to Remember.
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cheaper by the Dozen 2 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 8% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Baker family embarks on a journey filled with transformations, initiated by Lorraine’s desire to pursue her studies in the bustling city of New York. As they navigate this evolving landscape, their eldest daughter, Nora, now married to Bud McNulty and expecting a child, prepares for a significant shift as the couple plans a move to Houston due to Bud’s job promotion. Amidst the backdrop of these changes, Tom, portrayed by Steve Martin, feels a deep sense of loss as he observes his children growing up and drifting away, prompting him to rally the entire family for one last memorable vacation at Lake Winnetka.
Full summary
The whole story of Cheaper by the Dozen 2, scene by scene
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Box Office
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 grossed $130.2 million worldwide. $82.6 million came from the US and Canada and $47.6 million (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$130.2M
- US & Canada
- $82.6M
- International
- $47.6M
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cheaper by the Dozen 2.
How Well Do You Know Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Lorraine's desire that prompts family changes?
Cars in Cheaper by the Dozen 2
11 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford E-150 and the 1968 Ford Mustang.
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2003 Ford E-150 Important role -
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2005 Volvo XC70 Important role -
E-Z-Go TXT Minor role
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “13 à la douzaine 2” and “Гуртом дешевше 2”.
- Also known as
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- 13 à la douzaine 2
- Гуртом дешевше 2
- Im Dutzend billiger 2: Zwei Väter drehen durch
- Treize à la douzaine 2
- Más Barato Por Docena 2
- 12人のパパ2
- שתים עשרה במחיר אחד 2
- 12 במחיר אחד 2
- Im Dutzend billiger 2 - Zwei Väter drehen durch
- Il ritorno della scatenata dozzina
- Doze é Demais 2
- Fullt hus igen
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- 12 במחיר 1 2
- Dusinet Fullt 2
- Doce fuera de casa
- Dvanáct do tuctu 2
- Оптом дешевле 2
- Tucatjával olcsóbb 2.
- Det vilde dusin 2
- Villi tusina 2
- Cu duzina e mai ieftin 2
- Деца на килограм 2
- Sürüsüne Bereket 2
- Fałszywa dwunastka II
- Moins cher la douzaine 2
- 열두 명의 웬수들 2
- Dvanásť do tucta 2
- 儿女一箩筐2
- Urmu pigiau 2
- Ducis ir lētāk 2, სარფიანი საქმე 2
- 12人のパパ 2
- Dotze fora de casa
- Nhà Có Một Tá Con 2
- Δύο Ντουζίνες Μπελάδες
- 兒女一籮筐 2
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cheaper by the Dozen 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Cheaper by the Dozen 2 released?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 was released on December 21, 2005.
Who directed Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 was directed by Adam Shankman.
More films by Adam Shankman Who is in the cast of Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 stars Steve Martin, Hilary Duff and Bonnie Hunt.
How much did Cheaper by the Dozen 2 make at the box office?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 grossed $130.2 million worldwide ($82.6 million domestic, $47.6 million international).
How is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 rated?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 has 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Cheaper by the Dozen 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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