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Cheaper by the Dozen 2

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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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Critics Consensus

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 03/06/2007
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. Go to Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post 02/03/2007
This is definitely a family trip to stay home and skip. Go to Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone 11/24/2006
1/4
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. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 05/19/2024
2.5/4
...a sequel that does, for the most part, fall right in line with its watchable yet unspectacular predecessor... Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 01/29/2013
C-
Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net 03/18/2011
3/10
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 8 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 leans much harder into cheesy humor and chaotic energy than the first film, making it feel louder, wackier, and more scattered overall. While the original already struggled a bit with balancing its large cast and story, this sequel amplifies that issue by throwing in multiple families and turning the plot into a competitive battle that sometimes feels overcrowded. The banter and goofy situations are fun, and there are moments of genuine charm, especially seeing younger versions of actors like Taylor Lautner before they became more famous. However, the movie suffers from having too many characters fighting for attention, which makes certain scenes feel overwhelming and others feel underdeveloped. Despite its flaws, the film is still an enjoyable family comedy with lighthearted energy, and while it isn’t a favorite, it delivers enough laughs and nostalgia to make it a decent, casual watch. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 6 Funny in 01 hour and 34 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Some Crude Humor and Mild Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $130,154,568.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more alan g @agenser Aug 8 Should have stopped at one. Clueless, contrived and unfunny. What happened to Steve Martin. He used to be funny. See more Rehan May 19 Really funny, but unc gotta stop it, lol... See more Shaun R @Shaun666 Apr 28 It all seemed quite lazy and simple. The kids might like it which adds an extra star for me. See more Alexander S Feb 15 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 See more Read all reviews
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Adam Shankman

Director

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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