The Parent Trap (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, The Parent Trap is a comedy and family film directed by Nancy Meyers, running about 128 minutes. “Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins separated at a young age because of their parents' divorce. Unknowingly to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp where they meet, discover the truth about themselves, and then plot with each other to switch places.
Who’s in it. The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan as Hallie Parker / Annie James, Dennis Quaid as Nick Parker, Natasha Richardson as Elizabeth James and Elaine Hendrix as Meredith Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Parent Trap has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $92.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Parent Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Parent Trap tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Parent Trap (1998)?
- In US, The Parent Trap is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Parent Trap worth watching?
- The Parent Trap holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Parent Trap?
- The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter.
- When was The Parent Trap released?
- The Parent Trap was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.