Cheaper by the Dozen

This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.
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Film Cast:

  • Zoey Baker: Gabrielle Union
  • Paul Baker: Zach Braff
  • Kate: Erika Christensen
  • Dom Clayton: Timon Kyle Durrett
  • Deja: Journee Brown
  • DJ: Andre Robinson
  • Harley: Caylee Blosenski
  • Hare$h: Aryan Simhadri
  • Luca: Leo A. Perry
  • Luna: Mykal-Michelle Harris
  • Bailey: Christian Cote
  • Bronx: Sebastian Cote
  • Seth: Luke Prael
  • Ella: Kylie Rogers
  • Melanie: Brittany Daniel
  • Michele: Cynthia Daniel
  • Chris: Simeon Othello Daise
  • Drag Race Announcer: Alijah Francis
  • Paul’s Sister: Cynthia Murell
  • 8 Year Old Deja: Kyrie Mcalpin
  • Calabasas Player: Nicole Kornet
  • Basketball Announcer: Carlos Santos
  • Nerdy Friend #1: Bryce Adam Brown
  • Caylx Receptionist: Lauren Gaw
  • Real Estate Agent: Nancy Harding
  • Kimmy Baron: Sierra Swartz
  • Steve Security Guard: David St. James
  • Tricia: Abby Elliott
  • Friendly Student: Jake T. Getman
  • Calabasas Coach: Matthew Bellows
  • Anne: June Diane Raphael
  • Talia: Lola Raie
  • Karen Pool Club Mom: Erika Medina
  • School Receptionist: Karen Armstrong
  • Principal: John O’Brien
  • Female Shopper: Annie Tezuka
  • Airline Attendant: Christina Anthony
  • Neighborhood Man: Rafael Cabrera
  • Seth’s Neighbor: Ron Funches
  • Mean Kid #1: Jacob Sandler
  • Bert the Birdman: David VIllar
  • 3 Year Old Haresh: Niam Saharan
  • 3 Year Old DJ: Elias Murphy
  • 4 Year Old Harley: Annalyn Black
  • Town Car Driver: Logan Sigston
  • Dancer: LaTonya Swann
  • Dancer: Yorelis Apolinario
  • Dancer: Emilie Bezler
  • Dancer: Taylor Thomas
  • Dancer: Mykell Wilson
  • Dancer: Jacob Marc Dimenstein
  • Dancer: Joe Slaughter
  • Dancer: Asiel Hardison
  • Baby Haresh: Mark Jirgis
  • Pompous Pool Dad (uncredited): Bryan Kreutz
  • Water Gun Kid (uncredited): Teddy Day
  • Neighbor (uncredited): Mathew Trent Hunnicutt

Film Crew:

  • Editor: Troy Takaki
  • Executive Producer: Gabrielle Union
  • Executive Producer: Shawn Levy
  • Director of Photography: Mitchell Amundsen
  • Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Derek Vanderhorst
  • Novel: Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
  • Novel: Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
  • Original Music Composer: John Paesano
  • Supervising Sound Editor: Eric A. Norris
  • Executive Producer: Donald J. Lee Jr.
  • Set Decoration: Halina Siwolop
  • Director: Gail Lerner
  • Art Direction: Harry E. Otto
  • Screenplay: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk
  • Producer: Kenya Barris
  • Sound Effects Editor: Katie Halliday
  • Production Design: Desma Murphy
  • Makeup Department Head: Angie Wells
  • Visual Effects Producer: Patrick Thomas O’Rourke
  • Executive Producer: E. Brian Dobbins
  • Assistant Art Director: Katrina Sainz
  • Assistant Art Director: Daniela Medeiros
  • Makeup Artist: Malika James
  • Makeup Artist: Deborah Humphries
  • Makeup Artist: Heather Galipo
  • Set Decoration Buyer: Eva Firshein
  • Makeup Artist: April M. Chaney
  • Costume Design: Barbara Chennault
  • Makeup Artist: Joanetta Stowers
  • Set Costumer: Andrea Tsanas

Movie Reviews:

  • r96sk: Unfortunately… rather bad.

    ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ undoubtedly has its heart in the right place but what a mess of an execution, they basically come up with as many messages as possible and cram them together – but there’s one problem, they forgot the glue! It’s just a sequence of points, as it culminates with a woeful, forced family drama.

    The cast make it slightly more watchable than it would’ve otherwise been, I will say that – they aren’t great, but are predominantly hindered by the lame dialogue and yawnful character development. Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union are a solid pairing, while Mykal-Michelle Harris and Leo A. Perry are the pick of the younger lot – I would’ve liked to have seen more of their characters, as those two definitely had the best comedic timing of the kids. Others I note: Talking Dead favourite Ron Funches and White Chicks alum Brittany Daniel.

    The only hero from this 2022 flick? Larry Sims. That dude went ham on Union’s hair – I’ve never noticed a character go through so many hairstyles before! Hope he got paid enough.

    I feel a tiny bit bad for disliking something that tries to come out meaningful, but man this is a cringefest. If you want a film adaptation of the 1948 novel, I’d recommend the 2003 remake with Steve Martin.

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