The Parent Trap
“Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Courtney Woods
Nicole
Kat Graham
Jackie
Michael Lohan Jr.
Lost Boy at Camp
Rachel Sullivan
Navajo Bunk Girl
Katie DeShan
Navajo Bunk Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$92.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.14x
+$77.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Meyers
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Meyers, David Swift, Charles Shyer
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- The Parent Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $92.1M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, The Meyers/Shyer Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Meyers
Nancy Meyers, David Swift, Charles Shyer, Erich Kästner
Alan Silvestri
Dean Cundey
Stephen A. Rotter
Charles Shyer
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Meyers
Screenplay
Nancy Meyers
Director
Charles Shyer
Producer
David Swift
Screenplay
Stephen A. Rotter
Editor
Kenneth Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jim Rygiel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Charles Shyer
Screenplay
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Freddie Hice
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Parent Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap was directed by Nancy Meyers.
Who stars in The Parent Trap?
The principal cast of The Parent Trap includes Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter.
When was The Parent Trap released and how long is it?
The Parent Trap was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $92.1M at the worldwide box office (6.14 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Parent Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Parent Trap was composed by Alan Silvestri.
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: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).