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Cheaper by the Dozen

6.419501h 25mGMovieComedyDramaFamily

"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.

DirectorWalter Lang
WriterLamar Trotti
ProducerLamar Trotti

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Cast · Directed by Walter Lang

CWClifton Webb
Clifton Webb
Frank Gilbreth
JCJeanne Crain
Jeanne Crain
Ann Gilbreth
MLMyrna Loy
Myrna Loy
Lillian Gilbreth
BLBetty Lynn
Betty Lynn
Deborah Lancaster
EBEdgar Buchanan
Edgar Buchanan
Dr. Burton
BBBarbara Bates
Barbara Bates
Ernestine Gilbreth
MNMildred Natwick
Mildred Natwick
Mrs. Mebane
SASara Allgood
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Monahan
BB
Betty Barker
Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
PBPatti Brady
Patti Brady
Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
TD
Teddy Driver
Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
JHJimmy Hunt
Jimmy Hunt
William Gilbreth (uncredited)

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Cheaper by the Dozen — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cheaper by the Dozen?

Cheaper by the Dozen isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen on Netflix?

No, Cheaper by the Dozen is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen on Amazon Prime Video?

Cheaper by the Dozen isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Cheaper by the Dozen for free?

Cheaper by the Dozen isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen?

Yes — Cheaper by the Dozen is followed by Belles on Their Toes (1952) in the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Cheaper by the Dozen?

Cheaper by the Dozen is the first film in the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection.

Is Cheaper by the Dozen part of a trilogy?

No — Cheaper by the Dozen is part of the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection?

There are 2 films in the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection: Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) and Belles on Their Toes (1952).

Is Cheaper by the Dozen based on a true story?

Yes — Cheaper by the Dozen is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).