Cheaper by the Dozen 2
“Same Big Family... Even Bigger Adventure.”
Synopsis
The Baker family, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children.
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) Trailer #1 | Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Bonnie Hunt
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-23
Top Cast
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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
Hilary Duff
Lorraine Baker
Carmen Electra
Sarina Murtaugh
Jaime King
Anne Murtaugh
Taylor Lautner
Eliot Murtaugh
Alyson Stoner
Sarah Baker
Jonathan Bennett
Bud McNulty
Jacob Smith
Jake Baker
Liliana Mumy
Jessica Baker
Morgan York
Kim Baker
Kevin G. Schmidt
Henry Baker
Forrest Landis
Mark Baker
Brent Kinsman
Nigel Baker
Shane Kinsman
Kyle Baker
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$129.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.15x
+$69.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Craig Titley, Sam Harper, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $129.2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, 21 Laps Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Shankman
Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Craig Titley, Sam Harper, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
John Debney
Peter James
Matthew Cassel, Christopher Greenbury
Shawn Levy, Ben Myron, Jennifer Gibgot, Adam Shankman, Garrett Grant
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Cassel
Editor
Shawn Levy
Producer
Ben Myron
Producer
Adam Shankman
Director
Peter James
Director of Photography
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Cary White
Production Design
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
Sam Harper
Writer
Shelley Cook
Stunt Coordinator
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Bob Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 about?
The Baker family, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children.
Who directed Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 was directed by Adam Shankman.
Who stars in Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
The principal cast of Cheaper by the Dozen 2 includes Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Bonnie Hunt, Tom Welling, Piper Perabo.
When was Cheaper by the Dozen 2 released and how long is it?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $129.2M at the worldwide box office (2.15 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheaper by the Dozen 2 was composed by John Debney.
Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 based on a book or true story?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.", Novel: "Ernestine Gilbreth Carey", Characters: "Craig Titley", Characters: "Joel Cohen", Characters: "Alec Sokolow".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheaper by the Dozen 2?
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).