Admiral Frank Beardsley returns to New London to run the Coast Guard Academy, his last stop before a probable promotion to head the Guard. A widower with eight children, he runs a loving but tight ship, with charts and salutes. The kids long for a permanent home. Helen North is a free spirit, a designer whose ten children live in loving chaos, with occasional group hugs. Helen and Frank, high school sweethearts, reconnect at a reunion, and it's love at first re-sighting. They marry on the spot. Then the problems start as two sets of kids, the free spirits and the disciplined preppies, must live together. The warring factions agree to work together to end the marriage.
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Family, Romance |
| Director | Raja Gosnell |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (892 votes) |
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The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Raja Gosnell
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Dennis Quaid
Frank Beardsley
Rene Russo
Helen North
Sean Faris
William Beardsley
Danielle Panabaker
Phoebe North
Miranda Cosgrove
Joni North
Drake Bell
Dylan North
Katija Pevec
Christina Beardsley
Dean Collins
Harry Beardsley
Tyler Patrick Jones
Michael Beardsley
Haley Ramm
Kelly Beardsley
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