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The Parent Trap

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The Parent Trap
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PG,2hrs 7min
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Released:
July 29, 1998
Distributor:
Walt Disney Productions
Synopsis: The husband-and-wife team of Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer, who scored with their 1991 remake of the 1950 Father of the Bride, returned for this updating of the 1961 comedy about twins who hope to bring their divorced parents back together. Sheyer and Meyers stayed close to the original screenplay by David Swift, based on Erich Kastner's book Das Doppelte Lottchen. At a summer camp in Maine, 11-year-old Hallie Parker (Lindsay Lohan) meets Annie James (also Lindsay Lohan). Despite a curious resemblance, ... Full Synopsis
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This film has everything for the all-important female audience: feisty heroines, lots of slapstick, great clothes. Full Review
Metascore
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64
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Hallie Parker / Annie James
Nick Parkes
Elizabeth James
Meredith Blake
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