Movie · 2005
Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is based on the book Belles on Their Toes by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. (1950).
The movie was released in 2005.
The book behind Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Belles on Their Toes
by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. · first published 1950
Book by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey.
Common questions
Is Cheaper by the Dozen 2 based on a book?
Yes. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is based on the book Belles on Their Toes by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. (1950).
Who wrote the book Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is based on?
Belles on Their Toes was written by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. and first published in 1950.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Belles on Their Toes before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.