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The Parent Trap

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1998 | 128 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.2 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Freaky Friday, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $92 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 729K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nancy Meyers

  • Lindsay LohanHallie Parker / Annie James
  • Dennis QuaidNick Parker
  • Natasha RichardsonElizabeth James
  • Elaine HendrixMeredith Blake
  • Lisa Ann WalterChessy
  • Simon KunzMartin
  • Polly HollidayMarva Kulp, Sr.
  • Maggie WheelerMarva Kulp, Jr.
  • Ronnie StevensGrandfather
  • Erin MackeyHallie / Annie Acting Double