Cheaper by the Dozen
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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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen is a 1950 English-language comedy, drama and family film directed by Walter Lang. The cast is led by Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cheaper by the Dozen was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 31, 1950, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Writers
- Lamar Trotti
- Release date
- March 31, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Cheaper by the Dozen cast & crew
Cheaper by the Dozen was directed by Walter Lang and written by Lamar Trotti.
The cast features Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth, Jeanne Crain as Ann Gilbreth, Myrna Loy as Lillian Gilbreth, Betty Lynn as Deborah Lancaster, Edgar Buchanan as Dr. Burton, and Barbara Bates as Ernestine Gilbreth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, cinematography is by Leon Shamroy, and it was produced by Lamar Trotti.
Is Cheaper by the Dozen worth watching?
Cheaper by the Dozen holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and family, Cheaper by the Dozen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cheaper by the Dozen
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Cast of Cheaper by the Dozen
Clifton Webb
Frank Gilbreth
Jeanne Crain
Ann Gilbreth
Myrna Loy
Lillian Gilbreth
Betty Lynn
Deborah Lancaster
Edgar Buchanan
Dr. Burton
Barbara Bates
Ernestine Gilbreth
Mildred Natwick
Mrs. Mebane
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Monahan
Betty Barker
Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
Patti Brady
Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
Teddy Driver
Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
Jimmy Hunt
William Gilbreth (uncredited)
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Cheaper by the Dozen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cheaper by the Dozen in United States?
Cheaper by the Dozen is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Cheaper by the Dozen in?
Cheaper by the Dozen is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cheaper by the Dozen?
Cheaper by the Dozen runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Cheaper by the Dozen rated?
Cheaper by the Dozen is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
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