Cheaper by the Dozen
1950, English. Directed by Walter Lang.
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"Cheaper by the Dozen", based on the real-life story of the Gilbreth family, follows them from Providence, Rhode Island, to Montclair, New Jersey, and details the amusing anecdotes found in large families.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cheaper by the Dozen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950): watch order
Cast & crew
- Walter LangDirector
- Clifton WebbFrank Gilbreth
- Jeanne CrainAnn Gilbreth
- Myrna LoyLillian Gilbreth
- Betty LynnDeborah Lancaster
- Edgar BuchananDr. Burton
- Barbara BatesErnestine Gilbreth
- Mildred NatwickMrs. Mebane
- Sara AllgoodMrs. Monahan
- Betty BarkerMary Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Patti BradyMartha Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Teddy DriverDan Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Jimmy HuntWilliam Gilbreth (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lamar Trotti
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What Cheaper by the Dozen is based on
Cheaper by the Dozen is based on Cheaper by the Dozen (1948) by Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, published by Thomas Y. Crowell Co..
True story · 1948
Cheaper by the Dozen
By Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
Published by Thomas Y. Crowell Co.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Cheaper by the Dozen: quick answers
What comes after Cheaper by the Dozen?
Next in the series: Belles on Their Toes (1952).
Is Cheaper by the Dozen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cheaper by the Dozen?
Cheaper by the Dozen runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Cheaper by the Dozen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cheaper by the Dozen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cheaper by the Dozen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cheaper by the Dozen is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Cheaper by the Dozen on?
Cheaper by the Dozen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cheaper by the Dozen?
If you liked Cheaper by the Dozen, try Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Roll Bounce, Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas.
Who directed Cheaper by the Dozen?
Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) was directed by Walter Lang and stars Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy.
What is Cheaper by the Dozen based on?
Cheaper by the Dozen is based on Cheaper by the Dozen (1948) by Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, published by Thomas Y. Crowell Co..