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It Takes Two

  • 1995
  • PG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
24K
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Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
Theatrical Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures
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ComedyFamilyRomance

Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.

  • Director
    • Andy Tennant
  • Writer
    • Deborah Dean Davis
  • Stars
    • Kirstie Alley
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Mary-Kate Olsen
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andy Tennant
    • Writer
      • Deborah Dean Davis
    • Stars
      • Kirstie Alley
      • Steve Guttenberg
      • Mary-Kate Olsen
    • 66User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    It Takes Two
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    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley in It Takes Two (1995)
    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)
    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)
    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)

    Top cast

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    Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley
    • Diane Barrows
    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Roger Callaway
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Amanda Lemmon…
    Ashley Olsen
    Ashley Olsen
    • Alyssa Callaway…
    Philip Bosco
    Philip Bosco
    • Vincenzo
    Jane Sibbett
    Jane Sibbett
    • Clarice Kensington
    Michelle Grisom
    • Carmen
    Desmond Robertson
    • Frankie
    Tiny Mills
    • Tiny
    Shanelle Henry
    • Patty
    Anthony Aiello
    • Anthony
    LaTonya Borsay
    • Wanda
    Michèle Lonsdale Smith
    Michèle Lonsdale Smith
    • Michelle
    • (as Michelle Lonsdale-Smith)
    Sean Orr
    Sean Orr
    • Jerry
    Elizabeth Walsh
    • Emily
    Michael Vollans
    • Blue Team Kid
    Paul O'Sullivan
    • Bernard Louffier
    Lawrence Dane
    Lawrence Dane
    • Mr. Kensington
    • Director
      • Andy Tennant
    • Writer
      • Deborah Dean Davis
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The camp used in the film was Camp Mini-Yo-We located in Muskoka, Ontario, which is still an active summer camp today.
    • Goofs
      Mary-Kate Olsen plays one of Ashley Olsen's scenes. ("Hail Betty Queen of the Scrap Heap")
    • Quotes

      Diane Barrows: Besides, you don't want to be an orphan forever.

      Amanda Lemmon: So adopt me, why don't you!

      Diane Barrows: They won't let me adopt you on my salary; besides, you deserve a mother *and* a father.

      Amanda Lemmon: So, get a husband.

      Diane Barrows: It's not like buying a car, you know.

      Amanda Lemmon: I know. It's got to be that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of stuff, right?

      Diane Barrows: Hey, a girl's got to have her standards.

    • Crazy credits
      The film's logo suddenly appears at the end of the end credits roll.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: GoldenEye/It Takes Two/Toy Story/The Crossing Guard/Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Hippy, Hippy Shake
      Written by Chan Romero (as Robert [Chan] Romero)

      Published by Careers/BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Jonware Music

      Performed by The Georgia Satellites (as Georgia Satellites)

      Courtesy of Elektra Records

      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews66

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    Featured review
    great movie.....olsen twins at their finest
    This is such a great movie for kids and adults! The cast is great, including Kirstie Alley, the nice but tough cookie women who works at the adoption agency. Steve Guttenberg, the nice rich father who is engaged to Clarise Kensington (Jane Sibbett), the woman you love to hate. Ashley Olsen plays Alyssa Callaway, daughter of Roger Callaway (Steve Guttenberg) and a very polite and lovely young lady. Mary-Kate Olsen plays Amanda Lemmon an orphan that goes to the camp Roger's late wife and Alyssa's mother built years ago. She is also very close with Diane Barrows (Kirstie Alley). When the two girls meet unexpectidly they decide to switch places so tough girl Amanda can get rid of Clarise, and smart and witty Alyssa can get rid of the ButtKisses, the odd family who wants to adopt Amanda. The girls try to succeed in getting Diane and Roger together before his marraige to Clarise, and get Diane and Roger to adopt Amanda before the ButtKisses can. Philip Bosco also stars as Vincenzo, the loveable sweet butler of the Calaway's who always gives Alyssa a lot of slack and benifit of the doubt when it comes to her little silly escapades. All and all this is a great movie for everyone to enjoy. Great Cast, Great Movie, and the Olsen Twins at their best. 9-10/10!
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    • May 10, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Me and My Shadow
    • Filming locations
      • Camp Mini-Yo-We, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Dualstar Productions
      • Orr & Cruickshank
      • Rysher Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,474,589
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,564,147
      • Nov 19, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,474,589
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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