Movie · 1961
Is The Parent Trap based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Parent Trap is based on the book Lottie and Lisa by Erich Kästner (1949).
The movie was released in 1961.
The book behind The Parent Trap
Lottie and Lisa
by Erich Kästner · first published 1949 · children's fiction
1949 novel by Erich Kästner.
Other adaptations of Lottie and Lisa
- The Parent Trap (film, 1998)
Common questions
Is The Parent Trap based on a book?
Yes. The Parent Trap is based on the book Lottie and Lisa by Erich Kästner (1949).
Who wrote the book The Parent Trap is based on?
Lottie and Lisa was written by Erich Kästner and first published in 1949.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Lottie and Lisa before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Erich Kästner's books
- Animals United (film, 2010)
- Münchhausen (film, 1943)
- Emil and the Detectives (film, 1931)