Cheaper by the Dozen

Set in a bustling, chaotic suburban home, this 2022 remake reimagines the familiar family for a new generation. Gabrielle Union plays Zoey Baker, a capable mom who helps steer a blended twelve member brood with humor and grit. Her husband Paul, played by Zach Braff, keeps things moving as the kids range from toddlers to teens, all under one roof and partly involved in a family business they are trying to grow. The film follows the daily scramble of coordinating school drop offs, meals, and weekend plans, as the Bakers juggle schedules, chores, and heart. There are endless pranks, bright personalities, and small moments that remind you why a big family can feel like a real team at home together.

Released in 2022, the film is directed by Gail Lerner. It updates the classic Cheaper by the Dozen premise with material traced to the original memoir by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and the earlier films, aiming to fit a modern family.

Box Office numbers are not a focus here as the movie landed primarily on Disney Plus with no significant theatrical run, so there are no notable worldwide grosses to report amid a streaming first release strategy for modern families everywhere.

Cultural impact is modest at this stage, yet the film fits a broader shift toward updated family comedies that center blended households, bilingual or multi generational living, and modern parenting. It nods to classic humor while reflecting todays diverse family dynamics and invites new audiences to see themselves on screen.

Audience reception sits mid range, with a vote average near 6.4 from 263 votes. The film leans into teamwork, resilience, and the idea that love and loyalty can bind a large chaotic clan even when life keeps throwing curve balls. It aims to entertain while reassuring families today everywhere too.