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.
Acting
Lohan's dual performance still holds up — British accent and all.
Production
Nancy Meyers' camp aesthetic: plaid, pine, perfect.
Costume
Meredith's villain fits are accidentally iconic.
Director
Nancy Meyers
Lindsay Lohan
Hallie Parker / Annie James
Dennis Quaid
Nick Parker
Natasha Richardson
Elizabeth James
Elaine Hendrix
Meredith Blake
Lisa Ann Walter
Chessy
Simon Kunz
Martin
Polly Holliday
Marva Kulp, Sr.
Maggie Wheeler
Marva Kulp, Jr.
Ronnie Stevens
Grandfather
Erin Mackey
Hallie / Annie Acting Double
Joanna Barnes
Vicki Blake
Hallie Meyers-Shyer
Lindsay
Maggie Emma Thomas
Zoe
Kat Graham
Jackie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Lindsay Lohan's film debut at age 11; she learned to play guitar and fence for the role.
The 1998 version is itself a remake of the 1961 Hayley Mills original, but this one cemented 'twin-switch' as a 90s cultural staple.
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