The Parent Trap (1998)
The Parent Trap is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Parent Trap is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 4,661 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 128-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 8m on it?
2h 8m of English comedy, leaning family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 4,661 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Genre | Comedy / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Nancy Meyers
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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