Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen is a 2018 film reboot to the 1950, 2003 and 2014 film of the same name. It was directed by Mark Waters and produced by J.J. Abrams. The film was released on April 26, 2018 by 20th Century Fox, ultimately grossing just over $190 million worldwide.

Summary

A lovely couple have 12 kids in the family when John Harris got a job offer in San Diego, California, the family decide to move. But in California, John and his family find themselves face to face with John's old rival and his family with 8 kids.

Plot

The movie begins in Nashville, Texas, all twelve kids don't remember what happened in front of their parents who are furious.

Cast

• Chris Pine as John Harris, the main protagonist of the film.
• Kate Winslet as Christine Harris, the wife of John.
• Eric Bana as Robert Crocker, John's old rival and John and Christine's next-door neighbor who has 8 kids.
• Rachel Weisz as Sandy Crocker, Robert's wife and mother of 8 kids.
• Emma Bell as Jenna Gordon, John and Christine's new aunt.
• Jenna Coleman as Mrs. Emily Williams, the Harris family's kind-hearted nanny who friendly and sweet. She has a bit germaphobia but she can't uses public toilets at the mall.
• Kristen Li as Diana Kwong, Josephine's friend from 8th grade.
• Cody Veith as Darren, Josephine's boyfriend.

The Harris' Kids

• Emma Roberts as Edna Harris (age 25), the oldest child of the family.
• Jake T. Austin as Rodrick Harris (age 23)
• Sammi Hanratty as Bella Harris (age 19)
• Chandler Canterbury as Phillip Harris (age 18), fraternal twin of Michael.
• Zachary Gordon as Michael Harris (age 18), fraternal twin of Phillip.
• Mika Abdalla as Lila Harris (age 16)
• Raymond Ochoa as Maddox Harris (age 14)
• Johnny Sequoyah as Josephine Harris (age 13)
• Aiden Flowers as Jaden Harris (age 11)
• Carsen Flowers as Abby Harris (age 10), identical twin of Alicia.
• Camden Flowers as Alicia Harris (age 10), identical twin of Abby.
• Owen Bento as Hunter Harris (age 8), the youngest child of the family.

Robert's Kids

• Eden Sher as Christy Crocker (age 21)
• Madeline Carroll as Luna Crocker (age 18)
• Gavin Casalegno as Joshua Crocker (age 15), fraternal twin of Tobias.
• Aramis Knight as Tobias Crocker (age 15), fraternal twin of Joshua.
• Jessica Belkin as Kyla Crocker (age 14)
• Casey Simpson as Mac Crocker (age 13)
• Lyndsey Bloise as Vicky Crocker (age 9)
• Mckenna Grace as Abigail Crocker (age 7)

Quotes

John and Christine tuck their kids to bed

• John: Okay, kids, it's time to go to bed.
• Lila: Okay. Good night, Dad.
• John: Goodnight, Lila.
• Christine: I will tuck Maddox to bed. (kisses Maddox)
• Maddox: Goodnight, mom.
• Christine: Goodnight.
• John: Michael. Chop chop!
• Michael: What? I can grab the blankets!
• Phillip: It's my job.

The Harris Family meets Emily Williams

Christine opens the door and saw a nice british girl who's desperatly need to go.

• Emily: Hi, I'm Emily Williams, I moved here from england since i was six and from new york last monday and i should've gone to the bathroom.
• Christine: Here, go upstairs and i'll read your personal file.
• Emily: Thanks

Emily runs upstairs to use the toilet. She put toilet papers on the seat before she go. Christine knock the bathroom door.

• Christine: Emily, it seens you got all As and Bs, Good of Cooking, a good video game player.

Emily sat down on the toilet and feeling much better, she hold the toilet paper.

• Emily: Yep.
• Christine: And you're a bit of a germophobic?
• Emily: Yeah, but i can't uses public restrooms.
• Christine: well, it says here that you're friendly, sweet and kind hearted towards your school?
• Emily: yep!
• Christine: Well good news, We needed a nanny for twelve kids.
• Emily: Wait Twelve?!
• Christine: i know, crazy right?!
• Emily: Yeah.
• Christine: My Son Rodrick, he agreed to help out with you.
• Emily: is he kind of...
• Christine: Popular and Handsome?! Yeah.

Emily pull up her panties and flushes the toilet before she walked out.

• Emily: i see. 
• Christine: and his sister Bella also can help.
• Emily: Okay. I think i can help.
• Christine: Allowed me ask you a question, Why do you want this job?
• Emily: i got evicted from my apartment.
• Christine: well my husband John can let you have the bedroom in the basement.
• Emily: really?
• Christine: you know what? Emily, the room is yours, you're hired.
• Emily: thanks. But the tell you the truth... I poop very nervous

Rodrick and John's Argument

• Rodrick: Dad! what's this?
• John: This is my form, just sign it.
• Rodrick: Dad, are you trying to ruin my life?! I'm going to L.A.
• John: Rod, come on buddy.

Emily uses school public toilets

Emily's arrived early to collect Maddox and hunter from school but she run inside with her hand covering her butt.

• Emily: okay, i can use their public toilet for once. Here i go.

Emily running to the girl toilet stalls and pull down her underwear right before she goes.

Main Cast Gallery

John Harris

Christine Harris

Edna Harris

Rodrick Harris

Bella Harris

Phillip Harris

Michael Harris

Lila Harris

Maddox Harris

Josephine Harris

Jaden Harris

Abby Harris

Alicia Harris

Hunter Harris

Mrs. Emily Williams

Release

It will be released in April 16, 2018 and avaliable on DVD in August 22, 2018.

Soundtrack

Cheaper by the Dozen (Shanell0420's Version)/Soundtrack

Awards and nominations

• Johnny Sequoyah - Best Leading Actress: Age 11-12 - Young Artist Awards
• Mika Adballa - Best Leading Actress: Age 13-21 - Young Artist Awards
• Raymond Ochoa - Best Leading Actor: Age 13-15 - Young Artist Awards

Trivia

• This film is 143 minutes long.
• It will be distributed by 20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises with Bad Robot Productions.

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