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The Parent Trap (1998)

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Director:

Nancy Meyers

Writer:

Erich Kästner, David Swift, Charles Shyer

Release Date:

Jul 29, 1998

Runtime:

2hr 8m

Synopsis

Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.

Cast

  • Lindsay Lohan
  • Dennis Quaid
  • Natasha Richardson
  • Elaine Hendrix
  • Lisa Ann Walter
  • Simon Kunz
  • Polly Holliday
  • Maggie Wheeler
  • Ronnie Stevens
  • Joanna Barnes

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  • Jan 6, 2021

    you’re telling me martin and chessy fall in love when they’re both clearly gay??

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    sarah
    sarah
    Nov 19, 2017

    "you're gonna adopt meredith! that is so sweet, dad." YOOOOO

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    mulaney
    mulaney
    Apr 4, 2021

    i really thought that the mom was princess diana for my entire childhood

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    Leah 🥀
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    Mar 29, 2017

    rip to lindsay lohans dead british twin your legacy continues to this day amen

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    Emma
    Emma
    May 11, 2016

    Here's the thing: this movie is ABSURD. Let's start at the beginning. -Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson (Nick and Elizabeth) meet on a cruise ship and get married after only a few days because common sense. -It seems that Elizabeth moves from her hometown of…

    4.9K Likes
    Laura Parker-Saladino
    Laura Parker-Saladino
    Mar 26, 2017

    my dad had literally the biggest smile on his face thruout this entire thing and then afterwards i asked him if he liked it and he said no what kind of fragile masculinity

    3.2K Likes
    abby
    abby
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    Feb 20, 2018

    alright the craziest thing about this movie is the fact that annie didn't know who leo dicaprio is

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    molly
    molly
    Nov 17, 2019

    it’s basically mulholland drive

    2.6K Likes
    Hari Nef
    Hari Nef
    Feb 4, 2021

    so you're telling me chessy isn't a lesbian

    2.5K Likes
    molly
    molly
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  • dickie
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    The Parent Trap

    horror movie

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    katerina
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    the most amazing movie in the world! i honestly love it so much because of the characters, actors, and setting! it might be the best movie ever! ​​​​​​​​​

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    ky
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    those parents really took a child each and dipped?!? anyways i love this film sm

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    best movie fr

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    Micaela Di Bartolomeo
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    es una película cute no sé de qué otra forma describirla uwu

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    aria
    aria loved
    The Parent Trap

    this movie holds a lot of nostalgia for me. it’s funny, the pranks are awesome, the scenery is beautiful, it’s a great childhood movie

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    I remember watching it as a kid it was really funny

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    Eimhir Robins
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    I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MOVIE ❤️❤️

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    That Movie Kid
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    Another comfort movie

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Based on 19 Critics
7.6

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Generally favorable reviews based on 93 Reviews
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Young girls will enjoy Lohan's matchmaking antics. But nostalgia-craving oldsters should stick to fond memories of Hayley [Mills]'s heyday.

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Metacritic review by Susan Wloszczyna
Susan Wloszczyna
USA Today
70

The visual illusion that Ms. Lohan is actually two characters has been accomplished so seamlessly that it barely diverts attention from one of the film's greatest passions, its product plugs.

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Metacritic review by Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
75

Quaid is instantly likable, with that goofy smile. Richardson, who almost always plays tougher roles and harder women, this time is astonishing, she's so warm and attractive.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Parent Trap (1998) (1998) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Parent Trap (1998) (1998)?
The movie is 2hr 8min long.
What's The Parent Trap (1998) (1998) about?
Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.
Who's the cast of The Parent Trap (1998) (1998)?
  • Lindsay Lohan as Hallie Parker, Annie James
  • Dennis Quaid as Nick Parker
  • Natasha Richardson as Elizabeth James
  • Elaine Hendrix as Meredith Blake
  • Lisa Ann Walter as Chessy
  • Simon Kunz as Martin
  • Polly Holliday as Marva Kulp, Sr.
  • Maggie Wheeler as Marva Kulp, Jr.
  • Ronnie Stevens as Grandfather
  • Joanna Barnes as Vicki Blake
Who's the director behind The Parent Trap (1998) (1998)?
Nancy Meyers directed The Parent Trap (1998) (1998).