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Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Play trailer 2:01 Poster for Cheaper by the Dozen 2 PG Released Dec 21, 2005 1h 34m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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8% Tomatometer 93 Reviews 57% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Tom Baker (Steve Martin) and his wife, Kate (Bonnie Hunt), take their children for what they hope will be a relaxing summer at a lakeside resort. When the Bakers end up with the shoddiest unit imaginable, a clueless but well-meaning Tom struggles to repair it himself. To make matters worse, Tom's old nemesis -- Jimmy Murtaugh (Eugene Levy) -- and his similarly gigantic family appear on the scene and engage the Bakers in a not-so-friendly rivalry that threatens to spoil their trip.
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A sequel to a remake, Cheaper 2 wastes its solid cast in scenes of over-the-top, predictable humor.

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader There's a discernible lack of enthusiasm from almost everyone involved, and Duff, who's gone from wholesome to haggard in two short years, is flat-out scary. Mar 6, 2007 Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post This is definitely a family trip to stay home and skip. Feb 3, 2007 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone There's something pernicious about a toxic mix of sitcom and snickering sex jokes getting packaged and effectively sold as wholesome fun for the family. Rated: 1/4 Nov 24, 2006 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a sequel that does, for the most part, fall right in line with its watchable yet unspectacular predecessor... Rated: 2.5/4 May 19, 2024 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: C- Jan 29, 2013 Full Review Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is so incredibly bland and by the numbers it's painful to watch ... it's just a collection of unfunny moments that are both uninteresting and annoying. Rated: 3/10 Mar 18, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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alan g Should have stopped at one. Clueless, contrived and unfunny. What happened to Steve Martin. He used to be funny. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review Audience Member Really funny, but unc gotta stop it, lol... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Shaun R It all seemed quite lazy and simple. The kids might like it which adds an extra star for me. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Alexander S If you enjoyed the first film, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 expands its family adventures outside the household, focusing on a rivalry between Steve Martin vs Eugene Levy and his family. While this premise enhances the film’s concept, the story falls short of its potential due to its attempts to be more than it is. Grading: C Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Madelyn V Amazing love it ten out of ten absolutely watch!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Dave M A cautionary tale about the rigors of raising children and the complexities of parenting. The film underscores the importance of open communication and patience as a parent to navigate the emotional needs of children. Eugene Levee is a good smarmy neighbor guy, the Chizzler is a hidden gem and gives a great performance. Good casting and familiar faces. The film effectively portrays the messy realities of blended families and reminds viewers that raising children requires constant adaptability, understanding, and a generous dose of humor to survive. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Adam Shankman

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Steve Martin

Tom Baker

Eugene Levy

Jimmy Murtaugh

Bonnie Hunt

Kate Baker

Tom Welling

Charlie Baker

Piper Perabo

Nora Baker-McNulty

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Synopsis Tom Baker (Steve Martin) and his wife, Kate (Bonnie Hunt), take their children for what they hope will be a relaxing summer at a lakeside resort. When the Bakers end up with the shoddiest unit imaginable, a clueless but well-meaning Tom struggles to repair it himself. To make matters worse, Tom's old nemesis -- Jimmy Murtaugh (Eugene Levy) -- and his similarly gigantic family appear on the scene and engage the Bakers in a not-so-friendly rivalry that threatens to spoil their trip.
Director
Adam Shankman
Producer
Shawn Levy, Ben Myron
Screenwriter
Sam Harper
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG (Some Crude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 21, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$82.6M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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