Cheaper by the Dozen, is a funny, heart-warming and family-friendly tale that is based on the true story of the Gilbreth family. Frank Gilbreth Sr., the family patriarch, is well-known for bringing efficiencies into factory workplaces and applies those same principles to his home in an effort to keep his family of 12 children running smoothly. Told from the point of view of two of his children, the story reflects the last few months before their father's death, as Frank Sr. was preparing his family for his imminent departure despite the fact that most of his children were unaware that his passing was near.