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The Parent Trap

1961·Movie
2h 9min·G
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic737.9Rotten Tomatoes89%75%

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Caught in a merry marital mix-up!

Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.
Classic Family ComedyTwin Switch StoryWholesome RomanceDivorce & ReunionSummer Camp AnticsHeartwarming NarrativeEndearing CharactersNostalgic CharmFeel-Good Movie

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Directed by:
David Swift, Ivan Volkman
Written by:
Erich Kästner, David Swift
Produced by:
Walt Disney, George Golitzen
Composed by:
Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman, Evelyn Kennedy

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Questions about The Parent Trap

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Parent Trap legally?

Disney+

The Parent Trap is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Parent Trap worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Parent Trap rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Parent Trap?

2 h 9 min

The Parent Trap runs 2 h 9 min.

Will The Parent Trap make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly situational comedy and slapstick.

Is The Parent Trap plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Parent Trap?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Parent Trap good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will The Parent Trap scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Parent Trap?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Parent Trap?

Critics81
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see The Parent Trap much the same way.

What language is The Parent Trap in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Parent Trap?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Parent Trap in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Parent Trap use?

Double Standard: Abuse, Female on MaleNom de MomAll Just a DreamBetty and VeronicaBonding over Missing ParentsMemory TriggerSetting UpdateRich BitchSolomon DivorcePoster-Gallery BedroomUnishmentFriendship Songand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 storytelling tropes for The Parent Trap, including Double Standard: Abuse, Female on Male, Nom de Mom, All Just a Dream.