Freaky Friday

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Freaky Friday

PG

Released Aug 6, 2003

1h 37m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Fantasy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Mother-daughter switch is fun comedic chaos.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 24, 2010

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Maybe it's only adults who'll get teary-eyed -- kids just wanna have fun. And they will.

Aug 18, 2008

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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

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

The more cartoonish Friday finds Lohan ably handling the generation-gap body switch gimmick...

Jul 18, 2023

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

One of Disney's best remakes also Lindsay Lohan's finest hours.

Rated: 4/5

May 23, 2022

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Zamya F

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan's acting was amazing! Good all for ages!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Ed R

When Lohan was in her prime! Great for all ages!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Mitchell S

Not only is it funny and clever, but it also has a good message about perspective and selflessness.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Audience Member

Loved every minute of this film! I admit I had to watch through my fingers in a few parts, but in a good way! The actors do a great job (unfortunately I can't say the same for the 1977 version, but this is a review on the 2003). I would definitely recommend this film!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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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

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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

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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: Gunn Films, Casual Friday Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
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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