Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- warm
- witty
- family movie night
- summer vacation
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel bland and underwritten, though several praised the warmth of Bonnie Hunt and the standout performance by Alyson Stoner.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tom and Kate Baker take their many children on vacation, where family logistics and competing personalities drive the humor.
The Bakers' lakeside holiday turns into an outrageous competition between Tom and his longtime rival Jimmy Murtaugh.
Tom and Jimmy's antagonism forms the central adult conflict and raises the possibility of mutual friendship.
The Bakers expect a peaceful vacation at a picturesque lake resort, but the location becomes the stage for family games and rivalry.
Films like Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and why
Cheaper by the Dozen
Shared family comedy, oversized household chaos, vacation setting, and warm intergenerational humor.
Yours, Mine and Ours
Shared large-family comedy, parent-child conflict, competitive domestic dynamics, and broad holiday entertainment.
The Parent Trap
Shared family adventure comedy, mischievous children, competitive adults, and accessible feel-good tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Release Date
- 2005-12-21
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (2130)
Cast
- Steve Martin
- Eugene Levy
- Bonnie Hunt
- Tom Welling
- Piper Perabo
- Hilary Duff
- Carmen Electra
- Jaime King
- Taylor Lautner
- Alyson Stoner
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 about?
- A sprawling family holiday becomes a comic showdown when a football coach and his longtime rival turn a lakeside getaway into an all-out competition.
- What is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cheaper by the Dozen 2 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Cheaper by the Dozen 2.
- What did critics think of Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
- Critics generally found the sequel bland and underwritten, though several praised the warmth of Bonnie Hunt and the standout performance by Alyson Stoner.
- Which films are like Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Cheaper by the Dozen, Yours, Mine and Ours, and The Parent Trap.
- How long is Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2 runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
- In United States, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 streams on Hulu, Disney Plus.
