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It Takes Two

1995·Movie
1h 41min·PG
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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Two identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match.

Identical 9-year-olds from very different backgrounds: orphaned Amanda and wealthy Alyssa meet at summer camp and decide to switch places -- and play matchmaker between Alyssa's dad, Roger, and the kind social worker who cares for Amanda.
Family ComedyMistaken IdentityHeartwarmingLighthearted FunRomantic ComedyChildhood AdventuresFeel-Good Movie90s NostalgiaMatchmaking Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream It Takes Two legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is It Takes Two worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is It Takes Two rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is It Takes Two?

1 h 41 min

It Takes Two runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on It Takes Two?

Critics27
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate It Takes Two higher (63) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was It Takes Two a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$19 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is It Takes Two in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch It Takes Two?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for It Takes Two in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does It Takes Two use?

Big Damn HeroesParental SubstituteSelf-Made ManSpeak Now or Forever Hold Your PeaceThe Big Damn KissAlmost KissDepartment of Child DisservicesGreater-Scope VillainWhat Does She See in Him?The Incomparable Bliss of Low CuisineVillainous BreakdownTomboyish Baseball Capand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for It Takes Two, including Big Damn Heroes, Parental Substitute, Self-Made Man.