The Parent Trap
“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.
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The Parent Trap Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-11
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Swift
- Screenplay & Story
- David Swift
- Original Score
- Paul J. Smith
- Original Title
- The Parent Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.7M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Swift
David Swift, Erich Kästner
Paul J. Smith
Lucien Ballard
Philip W. Anderson
George Golitzen, Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
David Swift
Director
George Golitzen
Producer
David Swift
Screenplay
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Walt Disney
Producer
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Parent Trap
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What is The Parent Trap about?
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.
Who directed The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap was directed by David Swift.
Who stars in The Parent Trap?
The principal cast of The Parent Trap includes Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles, Cathleen Nesbitt.
When was The Parent Trap released and how long is it?
The Parent Trap was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
How much did The Parent Trap make at the box office?
The Parent Trap grossed $29.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Parent Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Parent Trap was composed by Paul J. Smith.
Is The Parent Trap based on a book or true story?
The Parent Trap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erich Kästner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).