The Parent Trap 1961
“Caught in a merry marital mix-up!”
What is The Parent Trap?
The film "The Parent Trap" is a story about two identical twin sisters who were separated at birth by their parents' divorce. The twins are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they begin to develop a close bond.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Release date
- May 13, 1961
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
- Revenue
- $29,650,385
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
The film "The Parent Trap" is a story about two identical twin sisters who were separated at birth by their parents' divorce. The twins are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they begin to develop a close bond. The girls, who have been living with different parents, devise a plan to reunite their parents. A key objective of their plan is to scare off a woman who is pursuing one of their parents. The twins switch places after their summer camp experience and work together to put their plan into action.
Should you watch it?
“Identical twin sisters separated at birth reunite at summer camp and scheme to reunite their parents.”
- Hayley Mills stars in a dual role
- classic family comedy and romance
- clever twin scheme plot
- runtime is over two hours
- features a gold-digger plot obstacle
Watch it if you enjoy classic family comedies about identical twins trying to reunite their divorced parents.
This is a family-friendly romantic comedy with a G rating.
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Frequently asked questions
When was The Parent Trap released?
The film was released on June 21, 1961 in the United States.
Who stars in the 1961 film?
Hayley Mills stars in a dual role as the pair of teenage twin sisters.
Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written and directed by David Swift.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under comedy, family, and romance.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 9 minutes.