The Parent Trap (1961)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Parent Trap
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Parent Trap in 54 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Parent Trap 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. The Parent Trap is a Comedy, Family, Romance movie, released on 1961-05-13, runtime 129 minutes.
Is The Parent Trap worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Parent Trap 7.0 out of 10 from 450 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Parent Trap?
In the United States, The Parent Trap streams on Disney Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
David Swift
Cast
- 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
- Ruth McDevitt as Miss Inch
- Nancy Kulp as Miss Grunecker
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Sources
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