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The Parent Trap
1998 128 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.2
Comedy, Family, Romance
Director: Nancy Meyers
🎭 Based on
«Lottie and Lisa»
byErich Kästner
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Description
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.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$66.31M
Worldwide:
$92.11M
Starring
Lindsay Lohan
Actor
Dennis Quaid
Actor
Natasha Richardson
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
The Parent Trap (1998) is widely regarded as a charming, nostalgic family classic defined by Lindsay Lohan's impressive dual performance. While some critics find the plot predictable or derivative of the original, audiences celebrate its warm atmosphere, clever humor, and strong ensemble cast.
| Acting | Lindsay Lohan's debut performance as two distinct characters is extraordinary and anchors the entire film. | |
| Emotion | The film is a warm, sunny, and highly nostalgic experience that maintains a consistent sense of childhood wonder. | |
| Production | The production design successfully crafts immersive, picturesque settings across London, California, and summer camp. | |
| Editing | The special effects and editing remain highly effective at creating the believable illusion of twin sisters sharing the screen. | |
| Adaptation | The screenplay follows the original source material very closely, leading to a split between those who appreciate its faithful charm and those who find it lacking in original ideas. | |
| Pacing | While many viewers find the movie engaging throughout, some argue the pacing is flawed, with the middle section feeling stretched or redundant. |