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.
The Parent Trap (1998) is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Nancy Meyers, released on July 28, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson and Elaine Hendrix. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4,638 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Lindsay Lohan
as Hallie Parker / Annie James
Dennis Quaid
as Nick Parker
Natasha Richardson
as Elizabeth James
Elaine Hendrix
as Meredith Blake
Lisa Ann Walter
as Chessy
Simon Kunz
as Martin
Polly Holliday
as Marva Kulp, Sr.
Maggie Wheeler
as Marva Kulp, Jr.
Ronnie Stevens
as Grandfather
Erin Mackey
as Hallie / Annie Acting Double
Joanna Barnes
as Vicki Blake
Hallie Meyers-Shyer
as Lindsay
Directed by Nancy Meyers, written by Nancy Meyers, David Swift and Charles Shyer, produced by Charles Shyer.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4,638 ratings.
Mischief Loves Comedy! "The Parent Trap" is a remake of the original 1961 film by Walt Disney Productions. Starring Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Lindsay Lohan and Elaine Hendrix. The film begins with Nicholas Parker (Quaid) and Elizabeth James (Richardson) meeting on the Queen Elizabeth II. The two fall in love and decide to become husband and wife, and we are treated to a beautifully choreographed wedding…
Reviewed on May 29, 2018
Really good watch, might watch again, and can recommend. Having recently watched the original, this movie does a rather nice job of following it beat for beat. Now, it's not the same movie, but it follows the same format, with modernization and punch-ups throughout the movie. As someone who complains about deviation from the source material, I approve the changes here. Sadly, they kept the twins carrying the movie,…
Reviewed on July 10, 2020
Entertaining and sweet. Just as good as the 1961 original, which probably edges this ever so slightly but they are both terrific films. 1998's <em>'The Parent Trap'</em> features Lindsay Lohan in the dual role, she is excellent as Hallie and Annie - Hayley Mills from '61 would be my pick as the sisters, but again it's a tremendous piece of casting. It's also a tight call between the parents, with Dennis Quaid…
Reviewed on October 9, 2020
> **A heartwarming, feel-good movie!** > > The simple story and small cast mean you don't need to think too hard — you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy. The acting is great, especially Lindsay Lohan, who effortlessly plays both roles.
Reviewed on August 18, 2026
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The Parent Trap (1998) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Parent Trap (1998) includes Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter. The film was directed by Nancy Meyers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Parent Trap was released on July 28, 1998 and runs for 2h 8m.
The Parent Trap (1998) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4,638 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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