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The Parent Trap

1998·Movie
2h 8min·PG
72
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Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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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.
Heartwarming Family ComedyTwin Switch SchemeNostalgic Summer CampRomantic ReconciliationCharming Child PerformancesFeel-Good EntertainmentClassic Disney Live-ActionWholesome Fun

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Where can I stream The Parent Trap?

In the United States, The Parent Trap streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is The Parent Trap worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 63).

Is The Parent Trap okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Parent Trap make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is The Parent Trap good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Was The Parent Trap a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$92 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $92 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.