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The jumbo-sized Baker family are back in this sequel to the 2003 box-office hit Cheaper by the Dozen. College football coach Tom Baker (Steve Martin) and his wife, author Kate Baker (Bonnie Hunt), hav... read more read more...e decided its time they took their sizable brood of 12 children on a summer vacation, and so they pack up the cars and take the kids to Lake Winnetka for some camping. Not all the kids are happy about this, but the one who is really annoyed turns out to be Tom, who discovers his old rival Jimmy Murtaugh (Eugene Levy) is also staying near the lake. Jimmy and his trophy wife, Sarina (Carmen Electra), also have a large family of eight children, and Jimmy and Tom seem intent upon one-upping each other at every opportunity. As the tensions mount, the Baker family and the Murtaugh clan face off in a not-so-good-natured series of family games to determine which of the parents have the greater bragging rights. In addition to Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt, the actors playing the 12 Baker children from the 2003 film return for Cheaper by the Dozen 2, including Hilary Duff, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling, and Kevin Schmidt. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Release Date: December 21, 2005

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DVD Release Date: May 23, 2006

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  • 3niR
    September 14, 2011
    3niR
    I think the first one was better. This one looked just lame. And what happened to the first son's girlfriend? They looked so lovey dovey in the first movie. And what happened to Hilary? I mean she looked so old over here.
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    As good as the first film! A must see!
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    February 6, 2011
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    Saw it again!!! Good family movie to have a few laughs and enjoy.

    The Baker Family begins to undergo many changes,beginning with Lorraine(Hillary Duff), and her desire to go study in New York. Their oldest daughter,Nora(Piper Perabo),is now married To Bud McNulty,and pregnant. B... read moreut the couple intend to move to Houston Texas,Because of Bud's new job promotion. Feeling that the family is breaking apart,as the children grow up and move away. Tom persuades the entire family to take one last family vacation all together At Lake Winnetka. Tom's old rival Jimmy Murtaugh(Eugene Levy), and his large family are also there for the summer. Jimmy constantly flaunts his wealth and success to Tom, as well of the accomplishemnts of his children,constantly suggesting to Tom that the Baker children are less successful,because of Tom's parenting style. During the movie, Sarah Baker and Elliot Murtaugh,go on a date,where they are spied on by their fathers. In the end of the movie, the Bakers and the Murtaughs,become friends, when during a canoe race, Nora goes into labor, and the 2 families,work together to get Nora to the hospital. Nora gives birth to a baby boy,whom they name Tom.In the end,back at the lake Nora and Bud say good-bye to Nora's family,and Nora,Bud and the baby head off To Houston,Texas.
  • coollala0910
    November 2, 2010
    coollala0910
    Very different from the first film. The story is more complex and the humor is more cruder. Steve Martin again delivers a funny performance and so does Eugene Levy. Bonnie Hunt as Mrs. Baker is again funny and Carmen Electra needed some help but she was okay. There are like twent... read morey kids in the flick and maybe only half of them were good actors. The ones that did well were Hilary Duff, Alison Stoner, and Taylor Lautner. Yes, Taylor "Sexy Abs" Lautner is in this.

    Though not as good as the first, it still delivers zany fun for the whole family! Cheaper by the Dozen 3 is in development right now. I hope its better.
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  • movieguru12
    July 8, 2010
    movieguru12
    The best of the Cheaper By The Dozen movies :) It's a great movie to watch with your family too! :) You laugh & spend time with your family :) Steve Martin & Eugene Levy are hilarious :)
  • fb733768972
    January 11, 2010
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    Cheaper by the dozen 2, doesn't do much for me, it is a little funnier than the original at some points, but the original just has more heart!
  • ythelastman89
    January 8, 2010
    ythelastman89
    Another installment in the family from hell. It's just as corny as the first, although this one is so bad it's almost funny. It's essentially the same plot as the first, except they're on vacation this time and have a rival family to deal with. Ultimately though, it just shows yo... read moreu why your lucky you don't have 11 brothers and sisters.
  • stormyweather980
    August 18, 2009
    stormyweather980
    I never knew the original was a remake until long after I saw it. It was hilarious, and so is this sequel, which I liked even better. I'm real competitive so I loved watching the rivalry throughout, and the drama and comedy balance is even.
  • TheMachinist
    February 1, 2009
    TheMachinist
    "Tire swing ready! "

    Don't you just love sequels to mediocre family fun films! The first film about the Baker family was kinda funny and had some really good Steve Martin gags. This one again, not so good...

    Mr Martin acts like he has eaten too many "happy" pills, making him do... read more everything on overdrive. Rest of the family just play along and supports Martin's stuff.

    The film obviously had some sort of a message, but I guess I missed it because I really couldn't focus on the movie. Why? Maybe beacuse it isn't that good or that funny? Yeah, that must be it.

    "Tire swing, not ready!"

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Critic Reviews

Andrea Gronvall
March 6, 2007
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. Full Review

Desson Thomson
February 3, 2007
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

This is definitely a family trip to stay home and skip. Full Review

Peter Travers
November 24, 2006
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.

Gregory Kirschling
January 7, 2006
Gregory Kirschling, Entertainment Weekly

A family fantasy that plays at being happy and picture-perfect but primarily comes off as fake and dismayingly unfunny. Full Review

Richard Roeper
December 29, 2005
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

I wonder how many meetings they had before they came up with that title. And didn't we just see this movie a couple of weeks ago, and wasn't it called Yours, Mine and Ours? Full Review

Randy Cordova
December 22, 2005
Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic

It aims to be pleasant and good-natured, which it is. There are enough laughs scattered throughout to keep everything moderately amusing, and the cast is likeable. Full Review

Jeff Strickler
December 22, 2005
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune

While their last movie relied on boisterous physical humor, this is built on a family feud. Full Review

Tony Wong
December 21, 2005
Tony Wong, Toronto Star

Sequels tend to be stupider by the dozen, and part two is perhaps overshadowed only by the banality and pointlessness of say, Leprechaun 6. Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
December 21, 2005
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

Steve Martin is kind of like your uncle who still gets to play quarterback during the holiday family football game, even though he hasn't thrown a touchdown since 1992. Full Review

Roger Moore
December 21, 2005
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

Two Dozens and Ours together don't have a dozen laughs between them. Full Review

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