Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon
Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon

Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon

1989Movie100 minEnglish

Inheriting a family resort in Hawaii, the Wyatts find it in such a run-down condition that they decide to sell it after trying to fix it up. Amidst confusing goings-on among the triplet teenage girls and the boys they meet, Jeffrey meets an old high school rival who promises to keep the resort as-is if Jeffrey will sell it to him. He has other plans in mind, however, and they are not limited merely to Jeffrey's resort

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Bob WehlingGenres: Family, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In this made-for-television sequel to the original "The Parent Trap," the now-grown twins Sharon and Susan discover their father is about to marry a gold-digging socialite. To prevent their father from making a mistake, they concoct a plan to send him on a honeymoon to Hawaii and replace him with an imposter. Their scheme, however, leads to a series of comical mishaps and unexpected romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

As a made-for-television movie from the late 80s, "Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon" received a mixed to positive reception. It was generally seen as a fun, albeit somewhat predictable, continuation of the beloved "Parent Trap" formula, appealing primarily to families and fans of the original. The performances were considered adequate for the genre, and the Hawaiian setting provided a visually appealing backdrop.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted and enjoyable family film, though not as memorable as the original.
  • The plot offers familiar "Parent Trap" hijinks with a tropical twist.
  • The chemistry between the lead actors helps carry the somewhat formulaic story.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this sequel are scarce due to its television movie status and age. However, general sentiment among viewers who recall it tends to be positive for its lighthearted tone and family-friendly entertainment, though it doesn't reach the iconic status of the 1961 original.

Fun Fact

This television movie was part of a larger anthology series of Disney films that aired on The Disney Channel, aiming to bring classic Disney characters and stories to a new generation.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. I can't believe it took 3 movies to get back to being relatively charming again. We get the triplet shuffle this time, dealing with the girls' dates in a positive fashion, w...
r96sk

r96sk

The original <em>'The Parent Trap'</em> film series ends at its worst point. <em>'Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon'</em> is a bore, despite a refreshing change of location though it becomes a bit pointless in the end. There aren't really ...