The Parent Trap (1998)
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.
Director: Nancy Meyers
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: July 28, 1998
Cast
- Lindsay Lohan - Hallie Parker / Annie James
- Dennis Quaid - Nick Parker
- Natasha Richardson - Elizabeth James
- Elaine Hendrix - Meredith Blake
- Lisa Ann Walter - Chessy
- Simon Kunz - Martin
- Polly Holliday - Marva Kulp, Sr.
- Maggie Wheeler - Marva Kulp, Jr.
- Ronnie Stevens - Grandfather
- Erin Mackey - Hallie / Annie Acting Double
Screenplay
- Nancy Meyers (Screenplay)
- David Swift (Screenplay)
- Charles Shyer (Screenplay)
- Erich Kästner (Novel)
Music: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: Dean Cundey
Editing: Stephen A. Rotter
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, The Meyers/Shyer Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Italiano, Español
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $92M
Original Language: en
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun
Keywords
california, summer camp, twin sister, remake, matchmaking, family reunion, wedding dress, gold digger, twins separated at birth, identity swap, father daughter reunion, divorced parents, woman director, mother daughter reunion, napa valley
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Parent Trap about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Parent Trap?
- The Parent Trap was directed by Nancy Meyers.
- Who stars in The Parent Trap?
- The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter, Simon Kunz.
- How long is The Parent Trap?
- The Parent Trap has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is The Parent Trap?
- The Parent Trap is a Comedy, Family, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Parent Trap?
- The Parent Trap had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Parent Trap gross?
- The Parent Trap grossed $92M worldwide.
- Where was The Parent Trap produced?
- The Parent Trap was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Parent Trap?
- The themes of The Parent Trap include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun.