Freaky Friday
1976 · Movie · G · 95 min · ★ 6.1 · 61% critics
A mother and daughter both feel the other has it easier, and a magical wish suddenly puts them in each other’s bodies for one Friday. As they try to handle one another’s daily life, they discover how hard things really are and begin to understand each other better.
Based on Freaky Friday
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Details
- Years
- 1976
- Release date
- 1976-12-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 61/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (309 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy light family comedies with a body-swap twist and a warm message about understanding others; Not for you if you need fast-paced humor or want something that feels modern, like Freakier Friday.
Pros: charming premise; strong lead performances; warm family message | Cons: dated humor; uneven pacing; cheesy effects
Themes
- based on children's book
- body-swap
- water skiing
- body switch
- field hockey
- hilarious
- whimsical
Cast & crew
Jodie Foster
as Annabel Andrews
Barbara Harris
as Ellen Andrews
John Astin
as Bill Andrews
Patsy Kelly
as Mrs Schmauss
Dick Van Patten
as Harold Jennings
Vicki Schreck
as Virginia
Sorrell Booke
as Mr Dilk
Alan Oppenheimer
as Mr Joffert
Ruth Buzzi
as Opposing Coach
Kaye Ballard
as Coach Betsy
Directed by Gary Nelson