The Parent Trap Collection

Number of Movies: 5

Overview

These films center on the complexities of family dynamics and children's schemes to keep families united, often focusing on romantic reunification. The first two entries highlight parental reunification, while the latter emphasize romantic reunification. These films appeal to adolescents with a mix of comedy, melodrama, and carefree settings like summer vacations. Children protagonists use mischievous, situational comedy tactics to prevent parental separation, often leading to chaotic but humorous scenarios that ultimately reunite the family. The narratives blend comedy, drama, and romantic comedy to resonate with adolescent and family audiences, emphasizing family unity and relationship repair. These films also portray coming-of-age themes, showcasing childhood and family life through a balance of humor and serious moments, making them relatable to both children and adults.

Featured Cast

Lindsay Lohan

Hallie Parker / Annie James

Dennis Quaid

Nick Parker

Natasha Richardson

Elizabeth James

Elaine Hendrix

Meredith Blake

Polly Holliday

Marva Kulp, Sr.

Maggie Wheeler

Marva Kulp, Jr.

Ronnie Stevens

Grandfather

Erin Mackey

Hallie / Annie Acting Double

Joanna Barnes

Vicki Blake

Featured Crew

Karen Blynder

Costume & Make-Up

Joy Zapata

Costume & Make-Up

5 Movies

The Parent Trap

May 13, 1961

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.

The Parent Trap II

July 26, 1986

Two best friends plot to get their single parents together to stop one of them from moving to New York.

Parent Trap III

April 9, 1989

When Jeff plans to marry again, his triplet daughters Megan, Lisa and Jessie try to bring him together with Susan.

Inheriting a family resort in Hawaii, the Wyatts find it in such a run-down condition that they decide to sell it after trying to fix it up. Amidst confusing goings-on among the triplet teenage girls and the boys they meet, Jeffrey meets an old high school rival who promises to keep the resort as-is if Jeffrey will sell it to him. He has other plans in mind, however, and they are not limited merely to Jeffrey's resort

The Parent Trap

July 28, 1998

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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