Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION61
✳ BIG FEELINGS · JUST FOR LAUGHS
The Parent Trap.
Two sisters have one ambitious summer plan.
Two girls meet at camp and discover they are twins separated by their parents' divorce. Trading places gives each a chance to meet the missing parent, then inspires a scheme to reunite the family.
View film information ↗Why it’s a little special
Hayley Mills's double performance keeps the elaborate switch lively. The camp rivalry and household surprises offer a good way to compare the original with its later remake.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Divorce, parental deception, bullying and destructive pranks. Smoking, drinking and dated gender expectations appear; the story strongly links a happy ending to parents reuniting.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- David Swift
- Starring
- Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Joanna Barnes, Cathleen Nesbitt, Una Merkel, Charles Ruggles
- Release date
- June 21, 1961
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Genre
- Classics, Comedy, Family, Live Action, Musical, Romance
- Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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Film facts: Disney Movies ↗. Checked 2026-10-16. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.