The Parent Trap

Name: The Parent Trap
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: July 29, 1998
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Lindsay Lohan, Natasha Richardson

1998

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: July 29, 1998 | PG

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Lindsay Lohan, Natasha Richardson

Summary: The story of identical twin sisters (Lohan), separated at birth and raised on different continents by their successful parents Nick Parker (Quaid) and Elizabeth James (Richardson). Unaware of each other's existence, the girls coincidentally meet at an exclusive summer camp in Maine. The girls devise a scheme to switch places and ultimatelyThe story of identical twin sisters (Lohan), separated at birth and raised on different continents by their successful parents Nick Parker (Quaid) and Elizabeth James (Richardson). Unaware of each other's existence, the girls coincidentally meet at an exclusive summer camp in Maine. The girls devise a scheme to switch places and ultimately reunite their parents.… Expand

Director: Nancy Meyers

Genre(s): Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 127 min

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Laura Shapiro

This film has everything for the all-important female audience: feisty heroines, lots of slapstick, great clothes. Read full review

Dallas Observer Jean Oppenheimer

An engaging, family-oriented romantic comedy that should appeal as much to fans of the original movie as to viewers unfamiliar with the 1961 Hayley Mills version. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

The natural, pleasurable 1990s hipness [Lohan] brings to her assignment is therefore all the more impressive. Hayley-holics should be grateful to this new girl at camp too. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Richardson, who gracefully sways through a memorable drunk scene, and Quaid, whose megawatt smile has never been more dazzling, are disarmingly charming as the parents. And that's important; if the actors were any less engaging, the audience might not be so forgiving of their characters. Read full review

Barbara Shulgasser

Lindsay Lohan, 12-year-old veteran of commercials and television, is a frighteningly poised child who is truly impressive as the long-separated twins. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

The technology for twinning a single young actress is considerably more seamless than it was in 1961, and Lohan is a perky charmer. Read full review

Lisa Alspector

This 1998 romantic comedy mostly bores with its cumbersome exposition and close-ups of trivial objects scattered throughout lackluster montage sequences. Read full review

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ccarroll21

Aug 8, 2011

Loved this remake. Cant beat the original but the new one is very enjoyable! I have seen it countless times and I'm 22. Lindsay was so great as a kid. This being her first film and she took on split roles, I think its impressive. Not of a fan of her later work.

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FabioCarneiro

Jan 17, 2019

I absolutely love this movie! It has a nice story, an incredible soundtrack. Lindsay made a great work in this movie, on of my favorites, btw. Natasha Richardson was beautiful, and made the mom very well. A 90s classic.

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Redan09

Oct 24, 2021

Best Movie Ever !!! Loved Lindsay Lohan and the bond between Hallie and Annie !!!

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AndrewG

Jun 1, 2009

I love this film, it's been a favourite of mine since I was little. Natasha Richardson and Lindsay Lohan are both great in this film.

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JJ2FAS4U

Dec 31, 2021

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survivorfan989

Feb 2, 2013

This is a fairly good family flick and one I've seen a few times now growing up and it still has the same effect. Lindsay Lohan in her first major role before she went off the rails as well! I can't compare it to the original having not seen it, but it appears they have done a respectableThis is a fairly good family flick and one I've seen a few times now growing up and it still has the same effect. Lindsay Lohan in her first major role before she went off the rails as well! I can't compare it to the original having not seen it, but it appears they have done a respectable remake here with a good line-up of actors and characters, with an eventful storyline that goes through quite a few stages (hence being a long film). Overall nothing groundbreaking, but a good film.… Expand

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Artie412

May 15, 2013

Annoying cynical crud. Lohan is excellent, but there is not an honest moment in this film. Syrupy music, two selfish parents who deprive the twins from knowing each other I can excuse 8 year olds for enjoying Parent Trap, but anyone older who does, I'm guessing must believe in angels andAnnoying cynical crud. Lohan is excellent, but there is not an honest moment in this film. Syrupy music, two selfish parents who deprive the twins from knowing each other I can excuse 8 year olds for enjoying Parent Trap, but anyone older who does, I'm guessing must believe in angels and the Easter Bunny as well.… Expand

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