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Freaky Friday

Play trailer Poster for Freaky Friday PG Released Aug 6, 2003 1h 37m Kids & Family Comedy Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Single mother Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) couldn't be more different, and it is driving them both insane. After receiving cryptic fortunes at a Chinese restaurant, the two wake up the next day to discover that they have somehow switched bodies. Unable to switch back, they are forced to masquerade as one another until a solution can be found. In the process, they develop a new sense of respect and understanding for one another.
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan charm in Mark Waters' nicely pitched -- and Disney's second -- remake of the 1976 hit.

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Neil Norman London Evening Standard The original made a fairly dire comedy. This version is much better, thanks largely to a sharper script and the performances of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Jan 11, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Mother-daughter switch is fun comedic chaos. Rated: 4/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek Maybe it's only adults who'll get teary-eyed -- kids just wanna have fun. And they will. Aug 18, 2008 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Freaky Friday could have been just another remake but Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan make it a classic that still entertains audiences twenty years later. Rated: 4/5 Aug 6, 2023 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills The more cartoonish Friday finds Lohan ably handling the generation-gap body switch gimmick... Jul 18, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz One of Disney's best remakes also Lindsay Lohan's finest hours. Rated: 4/5 May 23, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Isaac Ernest S One of the best comedy films I watched growing up. Y'all can say whatever you want to but Freaky Friday will always be iconic.☺️☺️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Mike P That rare instance when the remake is better than the original; because the original with Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris had a slapstick script and decent acting; whereas this is more of a souped up dramedy; half comedy ; half pathos; and the humorous set pieces are more clever; and then the acting on this one is TREMENDOUS. So it outclasses the original by a mile. I highly recommend this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review N P Classic family movie! Freaky Friday's rejuvenated script that updates the themes to our modern-day - perfectly captures the language + costuming + hijinks of both the mom and teenage daughter character. Making it unmistakable who's playing who. Jamie Lee Curtis is excellent as Tess' daughter, Anna. The mannerisms, vocal inflections - she just becomes the character in a charming & exceptional way. Lindsay Lohan's comedic chops and nuances are on display playing her character's mother. They both match each other's performances and have great repertoire. There are definitely some noticeable issues with Jake's, Anna's love interest, relations with both the main leads, as well as the representation of Asian women with exaggerated stereotyping and voodoo fortune cookies, and people who seek mental health help are crazy and "freaks". But, it isn't extreme, something to take note of and avoid in the anticipated sequel. It's a fun-watch all around! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/07/24 Full Review J. S What!!!??? 58%??? Is this a joke??? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Alexandra R Very funny movie! Jaimie Lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan make a great team! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Audience Member A fun film with plenty of laughs. Good performances by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Based on the 1976 film of the same name. Looking forward to the 2025 sequel freakier Friday. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Single mother Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) couldn't be more different, and it is driving them both insane. After receiving cryptic fortunes at a Chinese restaurant, the two wake up the next day to discover that they have somehow switched bodies. Unable to switch back, they are forced to masquerade as one another until a solution can be found. In the process, they develop a new sense of respect and understanding for one another.
Director
Mark Waters
Producer
Andrew Gunn
Screenwriter
Heather Hach, Leslie Dixon, Mary Rodgers
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures, Gunn Films, Casual Friday Productions
Rating
PG (Some Language|Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 6, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$110.2M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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