Cheaper by the Dozen

Following the untimely demise of her husband Frank in Cheaper by the Dozen (1950), wise matriarch and brilliant engineer Lillian Gilbreth finds herself struggling to support her large family. As her children pitch in and do their part to cut expenses, overworked Lillian battles prejudice, bent on succeeding in a male-dominated world. The goal is to keep the family together and see the last granddaughter graduate from college. When will that final great moment arrive?

In the bustling life of the Gilbreth family in 1920s America, with twelve children, efficiency expert Frank and psychologist Lillian navigate the chaos of family life, from relocating to Montclair, New Jersey, to dealing with tonsil operations and teenage romances. As the family faces joys and challenges, they learn to adapt and stick together, forming a bond that transcends even the toughest times. Inspired by the hilarious memoirs of Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.