The Parent Trap (1998)
Wholesome hijinks ensue when two long-lost twin sisters hatch a brisk, heartwarming plan to reunite their parents.
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 intense is The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What The Parent Trap feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Parent Trap
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Is The Parent Trap for you?
Is The Parent Trap scary?
No. The Parent Trap is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Parent Trap gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Parent Trap sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Parent Trap OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Parent Trap have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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