The Parent Trap

PG

Released Jul 20, 1998

2 hr. 7 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

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In this update of a 1961 film, twins Annie and Hallie (Lindsay Lohan) are strangers until happenstance unites them. The preteen girls' divorced parents, Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson), 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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Caleb J

Lindsay Lohan was HER. A childhood staple of mine that still makes me laugh and get me emotional. I love it. Chessy is the real MVP.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Mish F

I love the movie Parent Trap. I like the part when she meets Meredith.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Jon L

Truly one of the best movies I've ever seen. Seen it a thousand times and it still is just as good as the first time I saw it. Lindsay deserved an Oscar nom for this! The soundtrack is also beautiful and Nancy Meyers directing is perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Jaimy D

good watch! I liked the story. I liked the great performance of Lindsay and both Natasha Richardson and Dennis Quaid. Although Lindsay stars as both twins, she did a great job playing both roles but still providing a difference in both characters.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/24

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Emery A

An epic film from the childhood of many, with wonderful performances, a funny and adorable family drama, it makes for a good laugh and it's emotional.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Joshua C

Nancy Meyers' "The Parent Trap" is a sweet and charming romantic comedy. A young Lindsay Lohan shines in her breakout role, with Denise Quaid and Natasha Richardson giving likeable performances as well.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/23

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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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Lisa Alspector

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This 1998 romantic comedy mostly bores with its cumbersome exposition and close-ups of trivial objects scattered throughout lackluster montage sequences.

May 27, 2011

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Nell Minow

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Delightful remake is great for the whole family.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 7, 2010

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Joe Leydon

Variety

New pic is slick, sentimental and exceptionally well cast, with enough cross-generational appeal to suggest strong commercial potential.

Jul 6, 2010

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Twenty-five years later, The Parent Trap still offers its audience a good time.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 21, 2023

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Emma Clark-Dow

Stuff.co.nz

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.

Jun 20, 2023

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Nicholas Oon

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The film has aged pretty well. It's got good performances, it still has the entertainment value, and it doesn't feel that dated other than the effects.

Rated: 7.5/10

Aug 17, 2021

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Synopsis

In this update of a 1961 film, twins Annie and Hallie (Lindsay Lohan) are strangers until happenstance unites them. The preteen girls' divorced parents, Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson), 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
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
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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