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The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap

Jul 28, 1998
128 min
ComedyFamilyRomance
7.2/ 10
4,371 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.2/10
4,371 votes
IMDB
6.7/10
165,056 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
63/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$15,000,000Production cost
Box Office$92,108,518Worldwide gross
Profit$77,108,518Profitable
ROI
+514.1%Return on investment
US Box Office$66,308,518Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

2 wins & 7 nominations total

Details

Production information

"Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$92,108,518

Production Companies

Walt Disney PicturesThe Meyers/Shyer Company

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The Parent Trap: Lindsay Lohan shines in breakout role as a pair of conniving twins - The Guardian

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The Parent Trap: Lindsay Lohan shines in breakout role as a pair of conniving twins  The Guardian

Lindsay Lohan Deserves An Oscar For "The Parent Trap"—Here's Why - Refinery29

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The Parent Trap (1998) ⭐ 6.7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama - IMDb

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The Parent Trap (1998) ⭐ 6.7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama  IMDb

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