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It Takes Two (1995)

โ€œTwo identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 1,005 votes 1h 41m pg ComedyRomanceFamily

#66 of 107 films from 1995 #1565 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Andy Tennant ยท Written by Deborah Dean Davis

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Overview

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.

Cast

Kirstie Alleyas Diane Barrows
Steve Guttenbergas Roger Callaway
Ashley Olsenas Alyssa Callaway
Mary-Kate Olsenas Amanda Lemmon
Jane Sibbettas Clarice Kensington
Philip Boscoas Vincenzo
Michelle Grisomas Carmen
Desmond Robertsonas Frankie
Tiny Millsas Tiny
Shanelle Henryas Patty
Michรจle Lonsdale Smithas Michelle
Sean Orras Jerry
Elizabeth Walshas Emily
Dov Tiefenbachas Harry Butkis Jr.

Facts

Release dateNovember 17, 1995
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$14,500,000
Box office$19,474,589 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0113442

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Questions

How long is It Takes Two?
It Takes Two runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is It Takes Two worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,005 votes, which places it #66 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 39%) and #1565 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed It Takes Two?
It Takes Two was directed by Andy Tennant. Other well-rated titles by the same director: EverAfter (1998), The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020), Anna and the King (1999).
Who stars in It Takes Two?
Kirstie Alley as Diane Barrows; Steve Guttenberg as Roger Callaway; Ashley Olsen as Alyssa Callaway; Mary-Kate Olsen as Amanda Lemmon; Jane Sibbett as Clarice Kensington; Philip Bosco as Vincenzo.
What is It Takes Two rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for It Takes Two?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15316.

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