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Cheaper by the Dozen

(2003, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Bonnie Hunt, Steve Martin, Hilary Duff)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Remake bears no resemblance to the 1950 original.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some gross-out humor.
  • Violence & scariness:

    There is comic peril with some minor injuries.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Sexual references that get close to a PG-13.
  • Language:

    Some schoolyard-style naughty words.
  • Consumerism:

    The product placement (Crate & Barrel) is particularly (and annoyingly) intrusive.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cheaper by the Dozen

Parents need to know that the movie includes some schoolyard-style naughty words and PG-style sexual references that get close to a PG-13. When asked about his 12 children, Tom smirks about his wife: "I couldn't keep her off me." He explains that he had a vasectomy but did not wait for it to become effective, resulting in the second set of twins. And part of the plot concerns the oldest child (an adult) moving in with her boyfriend (which does not bother her parents) and whether they should be allowed to sleep together when they visit the family. Some audience members may be offended by the portrayal of the family as vaguely Catholic, with references to Jesus and a rosary but no evidence of religious observance. There is comic peril with some minor injuries. The product placement (Crate & Barrel) is particularly (and annoyingly) intrusive.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  1. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Cheaper by the Dozen is cool.. No matter what haters say!

    I loved it! Watch with your kids, because you won't wanna miss it! It's cool!

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    sexual references including a dog who attacks a boy's genitals and starts to lick them and eat them because his underwear was dumped in meat (while still clothed) then when he escapes the scene is about 1 minute a family of dogs try to get his a*s but he escapes references to sleeping together (unmarried) and they're seen just sleeping a girl lives with a boy while unmarried stating that she has her own life "s*ck" "s*cks" "s*ckem'up" "f---" and a very bad "has his jimmy whipped" but kids won't notice its meaning anyways... but it's a great movie shows family issues love and care funny and amusing

  3. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

  4. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    The bloopers contain one cuss word

    No swearing in a movie like this? WOW!!!!!!!! IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Dozen times the trouble!

    This is SUCH a funny movie! I have it at home and LOVE to watch it! It's about this couple that has a dozen kids! (Literally!) There's two parts that are sort of inappropriate. One is where the dog grabs the boyfriend's front and knocks him down to the floor. The other is when the oldest daughter sneaks in her boyfriend into the house during the middle of the night so that they can sleep together, when she isn't permitted to. It's a really good comedy and I hope that you watch it!

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    It has a heartwarming ending!

    Love it, it has such a heartwaqrming ending about the meaning of family.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    there was a bllep

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    greatest!!!!!

    I LOLed at this movie. it was clever brilliant and funny. Although there was sex at the beginning with some sad parts, it was very awesome and touching. 10+!

  10. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    good

    it was a very good movie and I think it also had a great messege

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This movie is HILARIOUS...

    I really enjoyed this movie and I thought it was really great, but some of the humor and comments are not the best choice. It is probably not a good movie for kids under age 6. I would recommend this movie to kids around my age.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    FLIP U CSM !!!!

    Forget what common sense says this is an awsome movie that is alittle sad in parts and it is hilarous.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 2.0

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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