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The Parent Trap (1961)

Movie"Caught in a merry marital mix-up!"
Audience Score
70
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G 2 hr 9 minJun 21st, 1961Comedy, FamilyThe Parent Trap Collection PosterPart of The Parent Trap Collection
Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.
StarringHayley MillsMaureen O'HaraBrian Keith
DirectorDavid Swift

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 21st, 1961
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 7th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$29,650,385 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Walt Disney Productions
The Parent Trap on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
twinsdeceptionsummer camptwins separated at birth

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.