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      The Parent Trap

      G Released Jun 21, 1961 2h 4m Kids & Family Comedy List
      90% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 75% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      TIME Magazine Surprisingly, the film is delightful-mostly because of 15-year-old Hayley Mills, the blonde button nose who played the endearing delinquent in Tiger Bay. Mar 9, 2009 Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net It's just great romantic comedy writing. Rated: A Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) There is a reason the original Parent Trap has stood the test of time. It's sweet without being sucky, and incredibly sophisticated for what is, ostensibly, a kids' movie. Aug 22, 2017 Full Review Lucía Ros Serra Espinof A nice and charming family comedy. [Full review in Spanish] Sep 2, 2016 Full Review Common Sense Media Editors Common Sense Media Hayley Mills rocks in her dual role as twins. Rated: 4/5 Jan 1, 2011 Full Review TV Guide An enjoyable, corny Disney picture with a memorable soundtrack featuring tunes sung by Tommy Sands and Annette Funicello. Rated: 3/4 Mar 9, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Dorothy F My favourite movie of all time! I love Maureen O'Hara, this was a joy to watch as a child in the 1960's and as an adult now too... It never gets old, love it... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Russell H Started off good and slowed down. A little long and sappy. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/23 Full Review Eye C Cute film, the girl is a wonderful actress. But, I like it better the 90s version. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/28/23 Full Review Mariyah The 1998 one was better. I got bored of this one after 10 minutes, I turned it off Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review This is a great film for it's time. Children will love it! Beautiful color! Great acting all around. A must see film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Stephen C F**k this sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis 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.
      Director
      David Swift
      Producer
      George Golitzen
      Screenwriter
      Erich Kästner, David Swift
      Distributor
      Buena Vista Distribution Co. Inc.
      Production Co
      Walt Disney Productions
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 21, 1961, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 1, 2013
      Runtime
      2h 4m
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