The Parent Trap_
"Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble."
Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
32 countries
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7 countries
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2 countries
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2 countries
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1 country
fuboTV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Parent Trap earned $92.1M worldwide on a $15.0M budget — a 514% return on investment.
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Year context
The Parent Trap was released 28 years ago in 1998.
CAST (20)
Lindsay Lohan
Hallie Parker / Annie James
Dennis Quaid
Nick Parker
Natasha Richardson
Elizabeth James
Elaine Hendrix
Meredith Blake
Lisa Ann Walter
Chessy
Simon Kunz
Martin
Polly Holliday
Marva Kulp, Sr.
Maggie Wheeler
Marva Kulp, Jr.
Ronnie Stevens
Grandfather
Erin Mackey
Hallie / Annie Acting Double
Joanna Barnes
Vicki Blake
Hallie Meyers-Shyer
Lindsay
Maggie Emma Thomas
Zoe
CW
Courtney Woods
Nicole
Kat Graham
Jackie
Michael Lohan Jr.
Lost Boy at Camp
RS
Rachel Sullivan
Navajo Bunk Girl
KD
Katie DeShan
Navajo Bunk Girl
Brighton Hertford
Navajo Bunk Girl
JL
Jennifer Lin
Navajo Bunk Girl
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$15.0M
Budget
$92.1M
Revenue
+514%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
The Meyers/Shyer Company
Walt Disney Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
128 min (2h 8m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (4,439 votes)
Popularity
11
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office
$92,108,518
Profit
+$77,108,518
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Parent Trap about?
Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.
How long is The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap has a runtime of 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Who directed The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap was directed by Nancy Meyers.
Who stars in The Parent Trap?
The cast of The Parent Trap includes Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter.
How much did The Parent Trap make at the box office?
The Parent Trap earned $92,108,518 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $15,000,000.
What is the rating of The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 4,439 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Family
Romance
KEYWORDS (27)
california
summer camp
twin sister
remake
matchmaking
family reunion
wedding dress
gold digger
twins separated at birth
identity swap
father daughter reunion
divorced parents
woman director
mother daughter reunion
napa valley
sleepaway camp
father daughter relationship
mother daughter relationship
sister sister relationship
stop wedding
parent child reunion
age-gap relationship
long lost sibling
identical twins
cheerful
wedding sabotage
wine collection
