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The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap (1961) - Where to Watch

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Audience Score
70

Want to watch 'The Parent Trap' tonight? Here’s where you can watch it, including streaming and cable services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can pick what works best for you. 'The Parent Trap' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store in the US.

Here are some helpful extras before you press play about the Walt Disney Productions comedy flick. The Parent Trap starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles has a G rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 9 min. The release date of the movie is June 21st, 1961. The movie received a user score of 70/100 on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 394 verified users.

Wondering what this story is all about? Here's the plot: "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' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on June 21st, 1961
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting May 7th, 2002 - Buy The Parent Trap DVD

The Parent Trap Movies

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.