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The Parent Trap (1998)

Film · 2h 8m · Rated PG

Comedy, Family, Romance

Wholesome hijinks ensue when two long-lost twin sisters hatch a brisk, heartwarming plan to reunite their parents.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

The Parent Trap parents guide

It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byNancy Meyers
StarringLindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter, Simon Kunz

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