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The Parent Trap (1998)

PG 127 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Drama  -   29 July 1998 (USA)
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Identical twins Hallie and Annie were separated at birth when their parents divorced. After the two meet at summer camp, they begin plotting to reunite their estranged parents.

Director:

Nancy Meyers

Writers:

Erich Kästner (book), David Swift (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lindsay Lohan ...
Dennis Quaid ...
Natasha Richardson ...
Elaine Hendrix ...
Lisa Ann Walter ...
Simon Kunz Simon Kunz ...
Martin
Polly Holliday Polly Holliday ...
Marva Kulp, Sr.
Maggie Wheeler ...
Marva Kulp, Jr.
Ronnie Stevens ...
Grandpa Charles James
Joanna Barnes Joanna Barnes ...
Vicki Blake
Hallie Meyers-Shyer ...
Lindsay
Maggie Emma Thomas Maggie Emma Thomas ...
Zoe
Courtney Woods Courtney Woods ...
Nicole
Kat Graham ...
Jackie (as Katerina Graham)
Michael Lohan Michael Lohan ...
Lost Boy at Camp
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Storyline

Identical twins Hallie and Annie were separated at birth when their parents divorced. After the two meet at summer camp, they begin plotting to reunite their estranged parents. Written by Sally <biographies@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Twin | Girl | Summer Camp | California | Cabin  | See more »

Taglines:

Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble.

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild mischief See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Disney's The Parent Trap See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,148,497 (USA) (2 August 1998) (2247 Screens)

Gross:

$66,304,095 (USA) (6 December 1998)
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

From the opening of the film we find out that the parents were married on 8 January 1986. Nicholas Parker was 24 and Elizabeth James was 23. Elizabeth's occupation is listed as artist, while Nick's is listed as Viticulturist. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: At Camp Walden, when the water ballons are falling onto Annie's head, you can see the arm of a crew member pushing the largest balloon to fall over. See more »

Quotes

Martin, the James' Butler: I found a stowaway in your suitcase.
[holds up Cuppy]
Hallie as Annie: [whispering] Oh my God. Cuppy.
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Crazy Credits

In the opening credits, Lindsay Lohan's name is displayed to fireworks. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Lindsay Fully Loaded (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Am I The Same Girl"
by Dusty Springfield See more »