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The Parent Trap

PG19982h 8mNancy Meyers
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 63

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"Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble."

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

ComedyFamilyRomance
CaliforniaSummer CampTwin SisterRemakeMatchmakingTwinsFamily ReunionWedding DressGold DiggerTwins Separated At Birth

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Parent Trap (1998) about?

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

Who stars in The Parent Trap?

The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan (Hallie Parker / Annie James), Dennis Quaid (Nick Parker), Natasha Richardson (Elizabeth James), Elaine Hendrix (Meredith Blake), Lisa Ann Walter (Chessy). The film was directed by Nancy Meyers.

How long is The Parent Trap?

The Parent Trap has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG.

Is The Parent Trap worth watching?

The Parent Trap holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Comedy, Family, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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