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The Parent Trap

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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 Aaron Charles InSession Film 05/09/2024
In the end, this is a movie about family, love, loss and reunion. 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 Read all reviews

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Wayne K @RT88290232 5d A film I hadn’t previously seen but had heard plenty about, and even seen the odd meme of, The Parent Trap might be a bit long and repetitive, but what makes it work is its earnesty, sweet nature and the twin performance from Lindsay Lohan. Its great that someone so young could play such different personalities, and the little flubs she makes along the way make the scenario easier to buy. You could read deeply into the troublesome implications of forcing a former married couple back together, without even considering that maybe they split up for very good reasons and a sappy reunion doesn’t necessarily mean things will work out in the long run. It’s the kind of retroactive analysis that makes it hard to fully enjoy a story that, at it’s heart, wants to be a breezy, treacly comedy. Thankfully, its well made, written and acted enough to keep you invested, and if you can push any nagging questions to the back of your mind, it’s a film that’s hard not to enjoy. See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu 6d The perfect comfort cinema - the mood lifter!! See more Eternal S. @Eternal690 Mar 7 Yooo this movie is a genuine classic for me I love it so much! See more Joe G. @Review_Joe Jan 27 Watched The Parent Trap with my wife and we pleasantly enjoyed it. I remember watching it when I was a kid but forgot most of it. Cute movie overall for kids and families. See more Jack G @Gump.jack Jan 9 A sweet 90s gem,twin hijinks,warm vibes,timeless family love,pure fun ​ See more Rebecca L @LadyStella Jan 7 Always a classic. Humorous, sentimental and a great family watch. I’m never disappointed to see it, and I watch it often. 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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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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