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The Parent Trap

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86% Tomatometer 51 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Twins Annie and Hallie are strangers until happenstance unites them. The preteen girls' divorced parents, Nick and Elizabeth are living on opposite sides of the Atlantic, each with one child. After meeting at camp, American Hallie and British-raised Annie engineer an identity swap, giving both the chance to spend time with the parent they've missed. If the scheme works, it might just make the family whole again.
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Critics Consensus

Writer-director Nancy Meyers takes the winning formula of the 1961 original and gives it an amiable modern spin, while young star Lindsay Lohan shines in her breakout role.

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Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 05/27/2011
This 1998 romantic comedy mostly bores with its cumbersome exposition and close-ups of trivial objects scattered throughout lackluster montage sequences. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 09/07/2010
4/5
Delightful remake is great for the whole family. Go to Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 07/06/2010
New pic is slick, sentimental and exceptionally well cast, with enough cross-generational appeal to suggest strong commercial potential. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 08/21/2023
4/5
Twenty-five years later, The Parent Trap still offers its audience a good time. Go to Full Review Emma Clark-Dow The Post NZ 06/20/2023
Although The Parent Trap is very much a children's film, the sweetness of the story about trying to bring a broken family together holds strong and is still an excellent watch. Go to Full Review Nicholas Oon Maximum Hype (YouTube) 08/17/2021
7.5/10
The film has aged pretty well. It's got good performances, it still has the entertainment value, and it doesn't feel that dated other than the effects. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Anonymous D @RT31350931 Jul 14 This movie is a blast. So much fun and little Lohan kills it. See more Fantazynerd 1 @RT48179632 Jul 4 A good movie with good emotional parts See more Valaree H @RT92692229 Jul 2 I really liked it and it was really funny in many ways, I'm also surprised I haven't watched it sooner!! See more Vannesa D @VannesaD123 Jun 24 The Parent Trap is a fun and heartwarming family movie about twin sisters who meet for the first time and come up with a clever plan to bring their parents back together. The story is entertaining, emotional and full of funny moments. It's a timeless movie that is enjoyable for both kids and adults, making it a perfect choice for a family movie night. See more Christian K. @trip4.ck Jun 19 Great movie to watch always hits the spot See more ULYANA D. @ulyana Jun 15 One of the best family movies. Such a classic! See more Read all reviews
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Nancy Meyers

Director

Lindsay Lohan

Hallie Parker

Dennis Quaid

Nicholas "Nick" Parker

Natasha Richardson

Elizabeth "Liz" James

Elaine Hendrix

Meredith Blake

Lisa Ann Walter

Chessy

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Movie Info

Synopsis Twins Annie and Hallie are strangers until happenstance unites them. The preteen girls' divorced parents, Nick and Elizabeth are living on opposite sides of the Atlantic, each with one child. After meeting at camp, American Hallie and British-raised Annie engineer an identity swap, giving both the chance to spend time with the parent they've missed. If the scheme works, it might just make the family whole again.
Director
Nancy Meyers
Producer
Charles Shyer
Screenwriter
Nancy Meyers, Erich Kästner, David Swift, Charles Shyer
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 20, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$66.3M
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Flat (1.85:1)
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