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The Parent Trap (1961)

(1961, Rated G, Comedy, Starring Hayley Mills)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Hayley Mills rocks in her dual role as twins.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some dated stereotyping of the roles of men and women in relationships. There's also a gold-digging younger woman.
  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Parent Trap (1961)

Parents need to know that, beyond a little dated stereotyping of the roles men and women in relationships, kids will see nothing objectionable in this movie. The slow pacing might put off younger viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the movie's message. Do comedies often have messages? Do you think the movie remains relevant today when kids are more knowing and parents divorce openly, rather than hiding it as these parents did?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 5
    Lives in North Carolina
    Kids ages: 2, 3, 4, 11, 11, 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    ha

    peed on my self

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 8
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a laughed & cried.

    THAT MOVIE IS THE GREATEST IN THE WHOLE WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very touching!

    I liked this movie a lot. For sentimental reasons, I like the Lindsay Lohan version, better but this classic film has better acting better singing and a more wholesome message. A rare treasure

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