Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

1976Movie95 minEnglish

School girl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They both have a Freaky Friday.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users84%
Director: Gary NelsonGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A mother and daughter who constantly bicker find themselves magically swapping bodies. Trapped in each other's lives, they must navigate the challenges of school, work, and relationships while desperately trying to switch back. The experience forces them to understand each other's perspectives and mend their fractured relationship.

Critical Reception

The 1976 film adaptation of Freaky Friday was a critical and commercial success, praised for its clever premise and strong performances, particularly from Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster. It resonated with audiences for its relatable mother-daughter dynamic and humorous execution of a fantastical concept.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fun, high-concept premise and the chemistry between its leads.
  • A well-executed family comedy that effectively captures the mother-daughter dynamic.
  • Jodie Foster's early performance demonstrated significant talent and comedic timing.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's enduring charm and humor, with many appreciating Jodie Foster's youthful energy and Barbara Harris's comedic range. The relatable premise of understanding a loved one's perspective continues to resonate.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Barbara Harris). Nominated for one Academy Award: Best Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Translation.

Fun Fact

Jodie Foster and her older brother, Buddy Foster, who also acted, were considered for the mother-daughter roles before Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster were cast. Buddy Foster actually plays one of the kids in the film.

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r96sk

r96sk

Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster are superb in <em>'Freaky Friday'</em>! Having only seen the 2003 remake, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this 1976 original. In short, I loved it. It's funny and charming, a real shining light...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Okay watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. It was interesting to see a young Jodie Foster... While I appreciate this popularizing (I'm still not convinced it birthed) a trope of "body swapping", it seems very uninspi...