Movie

It Takes Two

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

★ 6.5(975)19951h 41m

It Takes Two is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Andy Tennant
Release date: 1995-11-17
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $19,474,589
Budget: $14,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dualstar Productions

It Takes Two — trailer

About It Takes Two

It Takes Two is a 1995 movie in the Comedy, Family and Romance genres, directed by Andy Tennant, starring Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg and Ashley Olsen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 975 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Takes Two in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kirstie Alley

Diane Barrows

Steve Guttenberg

Roger Callaway

Ashley Olsen

Alyssa Callaway

Mary-Kate Olsen

Amanda Lemmon

Jane Sibbett

Clarice Kensington

Philip Bosco

Vincenzo

Michelle Grisom

Carmen

Desmond Robertson

Frankie

Tiny Mills

Tiny

Shanelle Henry

Patty

Michèle Lonsdale Smith

Michelle

Sean Orr

Jerry

Themes & keywords

matchmakingorphanidentical twinrelationship sabotage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Takes Two in United States?+

In United States, you can stream It Takes Two on Paramount Plus Essential. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is It Takes Two on Netflix?+

It Takes Two is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential.

How long is It Takes Two?+

It Takes Two has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in It Takes Two?+

It Takes Two stars Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen and Jane Sibbett.

When did It Takes Two come out?+

It Takes Two is a 1995 movie directed by Andy Tennant.

What genre is It Takes Two?+

It Takes Two is Comedy, Family and Romance film.

Who directed It Takes Two?+

It Takes Two was directed by Andy Tennant.