The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap

1961Movie129 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Google Users88%
Director: David SwiftGenres: Comedy, Family, Romance

Plot Summary

Identical twins separated at birth meet by chance at summer camp and hatch a plan to reunite their divorced parents. The resourceful twins switch places, creating hilarious chaos as they try to navigate their new lives and manipulate their parents into falling back in love. Their scheme faces a significant obstacle in the form of the parents' glamorous fiancée.

Critical Reception

The Parent Trap was a critical and commercial success, praised for its charming performances, particularly Hayley Mills in her dual role, and its lighthearted, comedic tone. It became a beloved family film, solidifying its place as a Disney classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hayley Mills' dual performance is a standout, showcasing her remarkable talent.
  • The film is a charming and witty comedy that appeals to both children and adults.
  • A heartwarming and fun-filled story about family and reconciliation.

Google audience: Audiences widely praise the film for its entertaining plot and Hayley Mills' impressive dual role. Many remember it fondly as a delightful childhood movie, appreciating its humor and the heartwarming message of family.

Fun Fact

Hayley Mills played both twins, Susie and Sharon, and the filmmakers used clever editing techniques, including split screens and careful blocking, to make the audience believe the twins were two different people.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Hayley Mills is pretty skilful in this spirited effort from David Swift. She plays posh sister "Sharon" and not so posh sibling "Susan" who meet at one of those summer camps that parents offload their unwanted children to during the long ho...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend if you've seen any other Parent Trap and not this one. This holds up surprisingly well: Hayley Mills did an excellent job playing both of the girls. I questioned it once, but I h...
r96sk

r96sk

I've always heard of this, and its later remake, but never got around to watching it. I have now and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hayley Mills, just like in <em>'Pollyanna'</em>, is infectious so you can't help but like her character(s). She...