The Parent Trap(1961)
Caught in a merry marital mix-up!
Synopsis
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.
Directed by David Swift
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Hayley Mills
Susan Evers / Sharon McKendrick
Maureen O'Hara
Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
Brian Keith
Mitch Evers
Charles Ruggles
Charles McKendrick
Cathleen Nesbitt
Louise McKendrick
Una Merkel
Verbena
Joanna Barnes
Vicky Robinson
Linda Watkins
Edna Robinson
Crahan Denton
Hecky
Leo G. Carroll
Rev. Dr. Mosby
Ruth McDevitt
Miss Inch
Nancy Kulp
Miss Grunecker
Irene Tedrow
Miss Lockness
Frank De Vol
Mr. Eaglewood
Kay Cole
Betsy (uncredited)
Barbara Hunter
Gwen (uncredited)
Lynette Winter
Ursala (uncredited)
Bucko Stafford
Trooper Wilfred Stafford (uncredited)
The Parent Trap — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Parent Trap?+
The Parent Trap is available to stream on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Parent Trap come out?+
The Parent Trap was released in 1961.
How long is The Parent Trap?+
The Parent Trap runs for 129 minutes (2 hours and 9 minutes).
Who directed The Parent Trap?+
The Parent Trap was directed by David Swift.
Who stars in The Parent Trap?+
The Parent Trap stars Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles and Cathleen Nesbitt.
Is The Parent Trap worth watching?+
The Parent Trap holds a 7.0/10 rating from 447 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, family and romance.
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