The Parent Trap
1961 · Movie · G · 129 min · ★ 7.0 · 82% critics
Two long-separated twin sisters unexpectedly meet at summer camp and realize they’re related. Curious about the parent each has never known, they swap places after camp and set out to reunite their divorced parents—while also trying to derail an unwelcome romance that could change the family for good.
Based on Lottie and Lisa
Where to watch
Streaming on Disney+.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1961
- Release date
- 1961-05-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 82/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (423 votes)
- Box office
- $25,150,385
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a wholesome, classic family comedy with mischievous pranks and heartfelt reunions; Not for you if contrived premises or dated attitudes bother you—especially if you prefer The Parent Trap (1998) style.
Pros: charming twin-switch premise; warm family humor; memorable lead performance | Cons: far-fetched setup; adults can feel dull; drags in later stretch
Themes
- summer camp
- deception
- twins
- twins separated at birth
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1962 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1962 · nominated
Cast & crew
Hayley Mills
as Susan Evers / Sharon McKendrick
Maureen O'Hara
as Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
Brian Keith
as Mitch Evers
Charles Ruggles
as Charles McKendrick
Cathleen Nesbitt
as Louise McKendrick
Una Merkel
as Verbena
Joanna Barnes
as Vicky Robinson
Linda Watkins
as Edna Robinson
Crahan Denton
as Hecky
Leo G. Carroll
as Rev. Dr. Mosby
Directed by David Swift