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It Takes Two
PG

It Takes Two

Two identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match.

1995 • 101 min • Comedy · Family · Romance

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Synopsis

Identical 9-year-olds from very different backgrounds: orphaned Amanda and wealthy Alyssa meet at summer camp and decide to switch places -- and play matchmaker between Alyssa's dad, Roger, and the kind social worker who cares for Amanda.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
65
Movie Knight Score
990 reviews
  • 65 Audience · 990 · 100%

Two identical 9-year-olds from different worlds — one an orphan, the other wealthy — meet by chance. They decide to switch places and hatch a plan to play matchmaker for the wealthy girl's dad and the kind social worker who cares for the orphan.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

  • Some comedic slapstick violence.
  • Brief discussion of a parent's passing.
  • Characters scheme and deceive others.

What it models well

  • Friendship and family bonds
  • Acceptance and empathy
  • Overcoming obstacles together

Talk about it after

  • How people from different backgrounds can find common ground.
  • The importance of honesty and open communication.
  • What makes a family, beyond just blood relations.

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Top billed cast

Director: Andy Tennant • Crew: Deborah Dean Davis

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Details

TMDB audience
6.5/10 (990)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$14,500,000
Box office
$19,474,589
IMDb
tt0113442

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