Freaky Friday
Seen it?1976 | 95 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Freakier Friday, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$26 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gary Nelson
- Jodie FosterAnnabel Andrews
- Barbara HarrisEllen Andrews
- John AstinBill Andrews
- Patsy KellyMrs Schmauss
- Dick Van PattenHarold Jennings
- Vicki SchreckVirginia
- Sorrell BookeMr Dilk
- Alan OppenheimerMr Joffert
- Ruth BuzziOpposing Coach
- Kaye BallardCoach Betsy