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It Takes Two

It Takes Two

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

19956.51h 41m

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.

Directed by Andy Tennant
Written by Deborah Dean Davis
Produced by Jim Cruickshank, James Orr
Box OfficeBudget: $14.5MRevenue: $19.5M

Top Cast

Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley

Diane Barrows

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

Roger Callaway

Ashley Olsen

Ashley Olsen

Alyssa Callaway

Mary-Kate Olsen

Mary-Kate Olsen

Amanda Lemmon

Jane Sibbett

Jane Sibbett

Clarice Kensington

Philip Bosco

Philip Bosco

Vincenzo

M

Michelle Grisom

Carmen

D

Desmond Robertson

Frankie

T

Tiny Mills

Tiny

S

Shanelle Henry

Patty

Themes & Keywords

matchmakingorphanidentical twinrelationship sabotage

About It Takes Two

It Takes Two is a comedy, family, romance film released in 1995 exploring themes of matchmaking, orphan, identical twin, relationship sabotage. Directed by Andy Tennant, it stars Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen. 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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