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The Parent Trap II (1986)

Movie"Hayley Mills is at it again !"
Audience Score
56
The Parent Trap II
G 1 hr 21 minJul 26th, 1986Comedy, Family, TV MovieThe Parent Trap Collection PosterPart of The Parent Trap Collection
Two best friends plot to get their single parents together to stop one of them from moving to New York.
StarringHayley MillsTom SkerrittCarrie Kei Heim
DirectorRonald F. Maxwell
WritersStu KriegerErich Kästner

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 26th, 1986
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Alan Landsburg
Production Companies:Walt Disney Television
Movie Tags:
sequelmarriagejealousytwinssingle parentyachthorseback ridingmovingfine diningsummer school

The Parent Trap Collection

These films center on the complexities of family dynamics and children's schemes to keep families united, often focusing on romantic reunification. The first two entries highlight parental reunification, while the latter emphasize romantic reunification. These films appeal to adolescents with a mix of comedy, melodrama, and carefree settings like summer vacations. Children protagonists use mischievous, situational comedy tactics to prevent parental separation, often leading to chaotic but humorous scenarios that ultimately reunite the family. The narratives blend comedy, drama, and romantic comedy to resonate with adolescent and family audiences, emphasizing family unity and relationship repair. These films also portray coming-of-age themes, showcasing childhood and family life through a balance of humor and serious moments, making them relatable to both children and adults.