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Where to watch The Parent Trap (1998) tonight

The Parent Trap (1998) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.2 from 4,716 TMDB members. Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

Runtime
2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Comedy, Family, Romance
Released
July 28, 1998
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 4,716 votes
Director
Nancy Meyers
Starring
Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription).

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How long is The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Parent Trap rated?
The Parent Trap is rated PG in the US.
Is The Parent Trap a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Parent Trap?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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