It Takes Two.

Name: It Takes Two
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Released: 1995-11-17
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Philip Bosco

They share a face and a very good idea.

Amanda and Alyssa meet by chance and discover that they look identical. Switching places lets them engineer a romance between Alyssa's wealthy father and Amanda's caring social worker.

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Why it’s a little special

The Olsen twins' contrasting roles give a familiar matchmaking setup a lively, playful energy.

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US film rating

Foster-care uncertainty, an unkind prospective family, parental loss and manipulation. Includes mild language, kissing and slapstick.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Andy Tennant
Starring: Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Philip Bosco, Jane Sibbett, Michelle Grisom, Desmond Robertson, Ernie Grunwald, Ellen-Ray Hennessy, Lawrence Dane, Gerry Parkes
Written by: Deborah Dean Davis
Produced by: Keith Samples, Mel Efros, Jim Cruickshank, James Orr
Release date: November 17, 1995
Runtime: 101 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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