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Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005 94 min Canada, United States of America PG 12+
★5.1
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Adam Shankman
📖 Based on the novel
«Cheaper by the Dozen»
byFrank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr.
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Description
The Baker family, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$82.57M
Worldwide:
$129.18M
Starring
Steve Martin
Actor
Bonnie Hunt
Actor
Hilary Duff
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2006
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2006
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is widely considered a rare sequel that successfully matches or even exceeds the charm of its predecessor. The film is praised for its lighthearted, family-oriented humor and the strong performances of Steve Martin and Eugene Levy, though it occasionally shifts into sentimental melodrama.
| Acting | Steve Martin delivers a standout performance that anchors the film and effectively balances comedy with sincere, relatable parenting struggles. | |
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between Steve Martin and Eugene Levy provides the film's most successful and hilarious dynamic. | |
| Originality | The film offers a successful continuation of the franchise by effectively expanding the cast and deepening themes of independence and generational transition. | |
| Theme | The balance between slapstick humor and sentimental melodrama is perceived differently; some viewers enjoy the touching family moments, while others find the occasional shifts toward heavy emotion disruptive to the film's flow. |