It Takes Two

Nov 17, 1995

1h 41m

★ 6.5

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

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.

Genres

Comedy

Family

Romance

Production Companies

Dualstar Productions

Orr & Cruickshank

Rysher Entertainment

It Takes Two Trailers

Cast

Diane Barrows

Kirstie Alley

Roger Callaway

Steve Guttenberg

Alyssa Callaway

Ashley Olsen

Amanda Lemmon

Mary-Kate Olsen

Clarice Kensington

Jane Sibbett

Vincenzo

Philip Bosco

Carmen

Michelle Grisom

Frankie

Desmond Robertson

Tiny

Tiny Mills

Patty

Shanelle Henry

Michelle

Michèle Lonsdale Smith

Jerry

Sean Orr

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