It Takes Two (1995)
Director
Andy Tennant
Main cast
Kirstie Alley; Steve Guttenberg; Ashley Olsen; Mary-Kate Olsen; Jane Sibbett
Genres
Comedy, Family, Romance
Description
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.
Andy Tennant
Main cast
Kirstie Alley; Steve Guttenberg; Ashley Olsen; Mary-Kate Olsen; Jane Sibbett
Genres
Comedy, Family, Romance
Description
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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