The Parent Trap
1961, English. Directed by David Swift.
Caught in a merry marital mix-up!
Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- David SwiftDirector
- Hayley MillsSusan Evers / Sharon McKendrick
- Maureen O'HaraMargaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
- Brian KeithMitch Evers
- Charles RugglesCharles McKendrick
- Cathleen NesbittLouise McKendrick
- Una MerkelVerbena
- Joanna BarnesVicky Robinson
- Linda WatkinsEdna Robinson
- Crahan DentonHecky
- Leo G. CarrollRev. Dr. Mosby
- Ruth McDevittMiss Inch
- Nancy KulpMiss Grunecker
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Swift
- Box office
- $30M
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What The Parent Trap is based on
The Parent Trap is based on Lottie and Lisa (1949) by Erich Kästner.
1949
Lottie and Lisa
By Erich Kästner
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The Parent Trap: quick answers
Is The Parent Trap worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 450 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does The Parent Trap have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Parent Trap. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Parent Trap parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Parent Trap is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Parent Trap on?
The Parent Trap is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Parent Trap?
If you liked The Parent Trap, try The Parent Trap, It Takes Two, Yours, Mine & Ours.
Who directed The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap (1961) was directed by David Swift and stars Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith.
What is The Parent Trap based on?
The Parent Trap is based on Lottie and Lisa (1949) by Erich Kästner.