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The Parent Trap (1998 film)

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The Parent Trap is a 1998 American family romantic comedy film directed by Nancy Meyers, in her feature directorial debut, and produced by Meyers' then-husband Charles Shyer. It stars Lindsay Lohan in her film debut in a dual role of identical twins who have been separated at birth and, upon meeting by chance at summer camp, decide to work together to reunite their divorced parents, played by Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson. The Parent Trap is a remake of the 1961 film of the same name and an adaptation of Erich Kästner's 1949 German children's novel, Lisa and Lottie (Das doppelte Lottchen). David Swift, who wrote and directed the original 1961 film, is credited, along with Meyers and Shyer, as co-writers of the 1998 film. Principal photography took place from July 1997 to December 1997, in both California and London, with cinematographer Dean Cundey. During post-production, editing was completed by Stephen A. Rotter, and the score was composed by Alan Silvestri. The Parent Trap utilized special effects to make Lohan's dual role seamless, with many shots requiring extensive planning and precise execution during filming and compositing in post-production. The Parent Trap premiered in Los Angeles on July 20, 1998, before being theatrically released in the United States nine days later by Walt Disney Pictures. Its London premiere took place on November 8, 1998, as a Royal Film Performance attended by Queen Elizabeth II. The Parent Trap was distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution and was a box-office hit, grossing $92.1 million worldwide against a budget of $15 million. It received positive reviews from critics, with Lohan's performance in particular earning high praise. She won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress at the 20th Youth in Film Awards in 1999, and is widely considered to have been a significant factor in the film's success, marking her breakthrough role and launching her to stardom.

Infobox

Directed by
Nancy Meyers
Screenplay by
mw- David Swift Nancy Meyers Charles Shyer
Based on
Lisa and Lottieby Erich Kästner
Produced by
Charles Shyer
Starring
Dennis Quaid Natasha Richardson Lindsay Lohan
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Edited by
Stephen A. Rotter
Music by
Alan Silvestri
Productioncompany
Walt Disney Pictures
Distributed by
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date
July 29, 1998 (1998-07-29)
Running time
128 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$92.1 million
Release dates
July 20, 1998 (1998-07-20) (Los Angeles) July 29, 1998 (1998-07-29) (United States)

Tables

· Reception › Accolades
1999
1999
Year
1999
Award
Artios Awards
Category
Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy
Recipient
Ilene Starger
Result
Nominated
1999
1999
Year
1999
Award
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Category
Favorite Female Newcomer
Recipient
Lindsay Lohan
Result
Nominated
1998
1998
Year
1998
Award
International Film Music Critics Association
Category
Best Original Score for a Comedy Film
Recipient
Alan Silvestri
Result
Nominated
1999
1999
Year
1999
Award
Online Film & Television Association
Category
Best Breakthrough Performance: Female
Recipient
Lindsay Lohan
Result
Won
Best Youth Performance
Best Youth Performance
Year
Best Youth Performance
Award
Lindsay Lohan
Category
Nominated
Best Family Actress
Best Family Actress
Year
Best Family Actress
Award
Lindsay Lohan
Category
Nominated
1999
1999
Year
1999
Award
Young Artist Awards
Category
Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress
Recipient
Lindsay Lohan
Result
Won
Best Family Feature - Comedy
Best Family Feature - Comedy
Year
Best Family Feature - Comedy
Award
The Parent Trap
Category
Nominated
1998
1998
Year
1998
Award
YoungStar Awards
Category
Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film
Recipient
Lindsay Lohan
Result
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Recipient
Result
1999
Artios Awards
Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy
Ilene Starger
Nominated
1999
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Favorite Female Newcomer
Lindsay Lohan
Nominated
1998
International Film Music Critics Association
Best Original Score for a Comedy Film
Alan Silvestri
Nominated
1999
Online Film & Television Association
Best Breakthrough Performance: Female
Lindsay Lohan
Won
Best Youth Performance
Lindsay Lohan
Nominated
Best Family Actress
Lindsay Lohan
Nominated
1999
Young Artist Awards
Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress
Lindsay Lohan
Won
Best Family Feature - Comedy
The Parent Trap
Nominated
1998
YoungStar Awards
Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film
Lindsay Lohan
Nominated

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