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It Takes Two
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It Takes Two

1995-11-17 · 101 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Family · Romance

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.

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Directors
Andy Tennant
Production companies
Dualstar Productions, Orr & Cruickshank, Rysher Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,500,000
Revenue
USD 19,474,589

Top Cast

Kirstie AlleyKirstie AlleyDiane Barrows
Steve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergRoger Callaway
Mary-Kate OlsenMary-Kate OlsenAmanda Lemmon
Ashley OlsenAshley OlsenAlyssa Callaway
Philip BoscoPhilip BoscoVincenzo
Jane SibbettJane SibbettClarice Kensington
Michelle GrisomCarmen
Desmond RobertsonFrankie
Tiny MillsTiny
Shanelle HenryPatty
Anthony AielloAnthony
LaTonya BorsayLaTonya BorsayWanda
Michèle Lonsdale SmithMichelle
Sean OrrSean OrrJerry
Elizabeth WalshEmily
Michael VollansMichael VollansBlue Team Kid
Paul O'SullivanPaul O'SullivanBernard Louffier
Lawrence DaneLawrence DaneMr. Kensington
Gerard ParkesGerard ParkesSt. Bart's Priest
Gina ClaytonMuffy Bilderberg

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