Family Films About Deals

Description: The original film where twin sisters, separated at birth, meet at camp and decide to switch places to reunite their parents. It's a classic tale of family deals and the lengths children will go to for love.

Fact: Hayley Mills played both roles of the twins, earning her a special Academy Award for her performance.

Description: Matilda, a young girl with extraordinary powers, makes a deal with her teacher Miss Honey to escape her neglectful parents and find a loving home. The film highlights the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for oneself.

Fact: The film was directed by Danny DeVito, who also played Matilda's father.

Description: This film features twin sisters who, after meeting at camp, devise a plan to reunite their divorced parents. Their deal involves swapping places to get to know their other parent, showcasing the lengths children will go to for family unity.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1961 original, and Lindsay Lohan plays both roles of the twins.

Description: Mia Thermopolis, an ordinary high school student, discovers she's the princess of a small European country. Her deal with her grandmother involves learning to be royal in exchange for keeping her identity secret until the time is right.

Fact: Julie Andrews, who plays the grandmother, was offered the role of Queen Clarisse Renaldi after she had retired from acting.

Description: Mia must find a suitable prince to marry within 30 days to inherit the throne, leading to a series of deals and negotiations with potential suitors, teaching her about love and leadership.

Fact: This sequel was filmed in Los Angeles, unlike the first film which was shot in San Francisco.

Description: A famous quarterback discovers he has a daughter from a past relationship. The deal he makes with her involves him learning to be a father while she teaches him about family and responsibility.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who plays the quarterback, was a professional wrestler before becoming an actor.

Description: A continuation of the original, where the princess and the baker switch places once more, this time involving a deal to help a friend find love, showcasing the complexities of identity and relationships.

Fact: Vanessa Hudgens plays three roles in this sequel, adding another layer of complexity to the plot.

Description: A baker from Chicago and a European princess make a deal to switch places for a few days, leading to humorous and heartfelt situations that teach them about their own lives and desires.

Fact: Vanessa Hudgens plays both the baker and the princess, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Description: A young princess makes a deal with a magical creature to save her kingdom, learning valuable lessons about trust, friendship, and the consequences of one's actions.

Fact: This animated film was produced by a lesser-known studio, making it a hidden gem for family viewing.

Description: The princess embarks on another magical journey, making deals with various creatures to save her kingdom from a new threat, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and understanding.

Fact: This sequel introduces new characters and expands the magical world, providing more depth to the original story.