The Parent Trap (1961): movie guide

What is The Parent Trap about?

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.

Cast highlights

The Parent Trap features Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles, Cathleen Nesbitt, Una Merkel. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1961-05-13. Runtime: 129 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (451 votes). Genres: Comedy, Family, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Parent Trap?

The Parent Trap is listed as Comedy, Family, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Parent Trap?

The Parent Trap runs about 129 minutes.

Who stars in The Parent Trap?

Cast highlights include Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles, Cathleen Nesbitt, Una Merkel.

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