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The Parent Trap

Movie·1998·Comedy, Family, Romance·2h 8m·7.2 (4,544)·Directed by Nancy Meyers

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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.

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Lindsay LohanLindsay LohanHallie Parker / Annie JamesDennis QuaidDennis QuaidNick ParkerNatasha RichardsonNatasha RichardsonElizabeth JamesElaine HendrixElaine HendrixMeredith BlakeLisa Ann WalterLisa Ann WalterChessySimon KunzSimon KunzMartinPolly HollidayPolly HollidayMarva Kulp, Sr.Maggie WheelerMaggie WheelerMarva Kulp, Jr.

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