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Cheaper by the Dozen

2022

This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? PG-rated family comedy with hectic conflict, mild peril, teasing, and emotionally mature themes involving family change and responsibility; generally suitable for school-age children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • LGBTQIA characters2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Diverse representation3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Standard product placement typical of contemporary studio films.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Includes occasional mild insults or frustration-based language, but no strong profanity.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Includes brief, positive representation of diverse family dynamics.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild, age-appropriate crushes common in teen characters.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Mostly light family comedy, though brief stressful or perilous situations may be mildly unsettling for younger children.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Expect mild sitcom-style innuendo or romantic humor, without explicit sexual activity or nudity.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any substance use appears limited and incidental, likely involving adults rather than children; it is not a major theme.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains slapstick comedy and mild, non-serious physical confrontations between children.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate courage in navigating change and blending families.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Highlights imaginative solutions to managing household chaos.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse, multi-racial blended family cast.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Covers social dynamics, problem-solving, and the realities of large family life.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of familial love and mutual support.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages support family cooperation, communication, inclusion, resilience, and valuing relationships over perfection.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Parents are shown as well-meaning, though occasionally stressed, emphasizing growth and repair.

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  2. How are identity and relationships presented, and how do they shape the characters’ experiences?
  3. Which choice in Cheaper by the Dozen would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Cheaper by the Dozen, and what caused that change?
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