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The Parent Trap
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The Parent Trap

1961 · 129 min Comedy Family Romance
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: David Swift

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Hayley Mills

Hayley Mills

Susan Evers / Sharon McKendrick

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick

Brian Keith

Brian Keith

Mitch Evers

Charles Ruggles

Charles Ruggles

Charles McKendrick

Cathleen Nesbitt

Cathleen Nesbitt

Louise McKendrick

Una Merkel

Una Merkel

Verbena

Joanna Barnes

Joanna Barnes

Vicky Robinson

Linda Watkins

Linda Watkins

Edna Robinson

Crahan Denton

Crahan Denton

Hecky

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Rev. Dr. Mosby

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