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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Parent Trap' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Parent Trap' right now, here are some particulars 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, and a scheduled release date of June 21st, 1961.
It received a user score of 70/100 on TMDb, which put together reviews from 394 knowledgeable users.
Here’s what’s going on in this one... 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' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Disney+, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home .
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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.
