The Parent Trap (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, The Parent Trap is a comedy and family film directed by David Swift, running about 129 minutes. “Caught in a merry marital mix-up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Parent Trap stars Hayley Mills as Susan Evers / Sharon McKendrick, Maureen O'Hara as Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick, Brian Keith as Mitch Evers and Charles Ruggles as Charles McKendrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Parent Trap has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.7M 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 (1961)?
- 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 7.0 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 Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles and Una Merkel.
- When was The Parent Trap released?
- The Parent Trap was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.