Freaky Friday

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"Annabel and her Mother are not quite themselves today - in fact, they're each other!"
  • G
  • 1976
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 6.3  (13,865)
  • 51

In the 1976 film Freaky Friday, a mother and daughter switch bodies and learn a lot about each other in the process. The mother, Ellen (Barbara Harris), is a busy working woman who is constantly juggling her job and her family. The daughter, Annabelle (Jodie Foster), is a teenager who is going through a rebellious phase. The two of them have a strained relationship and are constantly arguing. However, everything changes one day when they both wish they could switch places and see what life is like for the other. Their wish comes true and they wake up the next morning in each other's bodies.

At first, they are both confused and unsure of how to handle the situation. Ellen (in Annabelle's body) quickly discovers that being a teenager is not as easy as it looks. She struggles to keep up with Annabelle's classes, deal with teenage boys, and navigate the social hierarchy of high school.

On the other hand, Annabelle (in Ellen's body) is amazed at how much her mother has to handle on a daily basis. She takes on Ellen's job as a caterer, deals with the demands of her mother's clients, and tries to balance her work with taking care of her younger brother and sister.

Throughout the film, the two of them have to adapt to their new lives and learn how to be each other. They discover that they have been taking each other for granted and that they need to work on their relationship. As they spend more time in each other's bodies, they develop a new understanding and appreciation for each other.

The movie has a lot of comedic moments as Ellen and Annabelle try to adjust to their new lives. There are several scenes where Ellen (in Annabelle's body) has to deal with the drama of high school, while Annabelle (in Ellen's body) tries to keep up with the demands of her mother's job. The movie also tackles some deeper themes, such as the importance of family and the difficulties of growing up.

One of the standout performances in the film is from Jodie Foster, who was only 14 years old at the time. She does an excellent job of portraying both the rebellious teenager and the responsible adult. Barbara Harris is also great as the overworked mother who just wants to do right by her family.

Overall, Freaky Friday is a charming family film that is both entertaining and heartwarming. It has become a classic over the years and is still enjoyed by audiences of all ages. If you're looking for a fun and lighthearted movie to watch with your family, then Freaky Friday is definitely worth checking out.

Freaky Friday is a 1976 fantasy movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3 and a MetaScore of 51.

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  • Release Date
    1976
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (13,865)
  • Metascore
    51