The Parent Trap (1998): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Parent Trap features Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter, Simon Kunz. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1998-07-28. Runtime: 128 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (4,718 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 128 minutes.

Who stars in The Parent Trap?

Cast highlights include Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter, Simon Kunz.

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