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The Parent Trap

Play trailer 2:14 Poster for The Parent Trap PG Released Jul 20, 1998 2h 7m Kids & Family Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this update of a 1961 film, twins Annie and Hallie (Lindsay Lohan) are strangers until happenstance unites them. The preteen girls' divorced parents, Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson), 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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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 This 1998 romantic comedy mostly bores with its cumbersome exposition and close-ups of trivial objects scattered throughout lackluster montage sequences. May 27, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Delightful remake is great for the whole family. Rated: 4/5 Sep 7, 2010 Full Review Joe Leydon Variety New pic is slick, sentimental and exceptionally well cast, with enough cross-generational appeal to suggest strong commercial potential. Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Aaron Charles InSession Film In the end, this is a movie about family, love, loss and reunion. May 9, 2024 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Twenty-five years later, The Parent Trap still offers its audience a good time. Rated: 4/5 Aug 21, 2023 Full Review Emma Clark-Dow Stuff.co.nz 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. Jun 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shane P A strange story well told. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Audience Member Love this updated version of the Parent Trap! The main characters were great, excellent casting all round. Very fun to watch! Would definitely recommend! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Fabrícia F Uma divertida comédia romântica que oferece uma releitura moderna da primeira versão feita na década de sessenta mantendo a sua essência. Feito com muito êxito e o talento da então aspirante a estrela Lindsay Lohan que brilha ao lado da gentil Natasha Richardson (in memoriam), é uma deliciosa obra prima que brinda os tempos áureos da Disney e vale a pena assistir. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Audience Member such a great movie, might the best movie I've ever seen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review Michael P A clever movie that has it's moments. I didn't even realize that it was the same actor playing the same girl! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Alexandrea Nicole P I grew up watching this film, but re-watching it as an adult provides me with a truly comforting watch with an adorable & splendid dual performance by a young Lindsay Lohan, charming parents Natasha Richardson and Dennis Quaid, lovely Chessy the nanny played by Lisa Ann Walter, and the rest of the supporting cast. It's the kind of movie you put on to just relax and find a hopeful escape. The enthralling score by Alan Silvestri and seamless & heartfelt tone exuded by Nancy Myers' directorial debut has become her signature - This is a must-see watch for the generations to come and for a family of all ages. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this update of a 1961 film, twins Annie and Hallie (Lindsay Lohan) are strangers until happenstance unites them. The preteen girls' divorced parents, Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson), 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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