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6.5 / 10(1,011 votes)IMDbPG19951h 41m$19.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

It Takes Two

“Two identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match.”

Synopsis

Identical 9-year-olds from very different backgrounds: orphaned Amanda and wealthy Alyssa meet at summer camp and decide to switch places -- and play matchmaker between Alyssa's dad, Roger, and the kind social worker who cares for Amanda.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

It Takes Two (1995) Official Trailer - Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen Movie HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 17, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 24, 1997

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.34x ROI)

Production Budget

$14.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$19.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.34x

+$5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $14.5MWorldwide: $19.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andy Tennant
Screenplay & Story
Deborah Dean Davis
Original Score
Ray Foote, Sherman Foote
Original Title
It Takes Two
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Budget
$14.5M
Worldwide Gross
$19.5M
Production Studios
Dualstar Productions, Orr & Cruickshank, Rysher Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andy Tennant

Screenplay & Story

Deborah Dean Davis

Original Score & Music

Ray Foote, Sherman Foote

Director of Photography

Maris H. Jansons, Kenneth Zunder

Film Editing

Roger Bondelli

Producers

Jim Cruickshank, James Orr, Keith Samples, Mel Efros

Department Leadership Roster

Andy Tennant

Andy Tennant

Director

Brian Jennings

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ray Foote

Original Music Composer

Ted Hanlan

Stunt Coordinator

Deborah Dean Davis

Writer

Jim Cruickshank

Producer

James Orr

James Orr

Producer

Sherman Foote

Original Music Composer

Kenneth Zunder

Director of Photography

Roger Bondelli

Editor

Edward Pisoni

Production Design

Molly Maginnis

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for It Takes Two.

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Frequently Asked Questions About It Takes Two

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is It Takes Two about?

Identical 9-year-olds from very different backgrounds: orphaned Amanda and wealthy Alyssa meet at summer camp and decide to switch places -- and play matchmaker between Alyssa's dad, Roger, and the kind social worker who cares for Amanda.

Who directed It Takes Two?

It Takes Two was directed by Andy Tennant.

Who stars in It Takes Two?

The principal cast of It Takes Two includes Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Philip Bosco.

When was It Takes Two released and how long is it?

It Takes Two was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

What was the box office and production budget of It Takes Two?

It Takes Two had a reported production budget of $14.5M and grossed $19.5M at the worldwide box office (1.34 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for It Takes Two?

The original motion picture soundtrack for It Takes Two was composed by Ray Foote, Sherman Foote.

What is the age rating and content advisory for It Takes Two?

It Takes Two holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).