Freaky Friday (1976)
Annabel and her mother are not quite themselves today... In fact, they're each other!
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.
Director: Gary Nelson
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 17, 1976
Cast
- Jodie Foster - Annabel Andrews
- Barbara Harris - Ellen Andrews
- John Astin - Bill Andrews
- Patsy Kelly - Mrs Schmauss
- Dick Van Patten - Harold Jennings
- Vicki Schreck - Virginia
- Sorrell Booke - Mr Dilk
- Alan Oppenheimer - Mr Joffert
- Ruth Buzzi - Opposing Coach
- Kaye Ballard - Coach Betsy
Screenplay
- Mary Rodgers (Book)
- Mary Rodgers (Screenplay)
- Mary Rodgers (Novel)
Music: Johnny Mandel
Cinematography: Charles F. Wheeler
Editing: Cotton Warburton
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $26M
Original Language: en
Themes
Uncontrollable Laughter and Fun, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
based on children's book, body-swap, water skiing, body switch, field hockey, hilarious, whimsical
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freaky Friday about?
- 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.
- Who directed Freaky Friday?
- Freaky Friday was directed by Gary Nelson.
- Who stars in Freaky Friday?
- Freaky Friday stars Jodie Foster, Barbara Harris, John Astin, Patsy Kelly, Dick Van Patten, Vicki Schreck.
- How long is Freaky Friday?
- Freaky Friday has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Freaky Friday?
- Freaky Friday is a Fantasy, Comedy, Family film.
- How much did Freaky Friday gross?
- Freaky Friday grossed $26M worldwide.
- Where was Freaky Friday produced?
- Freaky Friday was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Freaky Friday?
- The themes of Freaky Friday include: Uncontrollable Laughter and Fun, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy.