The Parent Trap
1998, English. Directed by Nancy Meyers.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Nancy MeyersDirector
- 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
- Joanna BarnesVicki Blake
- Hallie Meyers-ShyerLindsay
Details
- Released
- 28 July 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nancy Meyers, David Swift, Charles Shyer
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $92M
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What The Parent Trap is based on
The Parent Trap is based on Lottie and Lisa (1949) by Erich Kästner and The Parent Trap, a 1961 film.
1949
Lottie and Lisa
By Erich Kästner
Film · 1961
The Parent Trap
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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 7.2/10 from 4,714 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
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 PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Parent Trap on?
The Parent Trap isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Parent Trap?
If you liked The Parent Trap, try What a Girl Wants, It Takes Two, Yours, Mine & Ours.
Who directed The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap (1998) was directed by Nancy Meyers and stars Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson.
What is The Parent Trap based on?
The Parent Trap is based on Lottie and Lisa (1949) by Erich Kästner and The Parent Trap, a 1961 film.