Freaky Friday (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Freaky Friday is a 1977 fantasy comedy directed by Gary Nelson, starring Jodie Foster, Dick Van Patten and John Astin. It is based on Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $25.9 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1977. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Original language
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English - Based on
- Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Freaky Friday About?
The premise of Freaky Friday without spoilers, adapted from Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mother and daughter with a complicated relationship find themselves swapped into each other's bodies. Suddenly, the mother is experiencing teenage life, complete with school crushes and peer pressure, while the daughter confronts the challenges of adulthood and family responsibilities. Over the course of a chaotic 24 hours, they must learn to understand and appreciate each other's perspectives, leading to a heartwarming and humorous exploration of family, empathy, and personal growth.
Where to Watch Freaky Friday
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Freaky Friday Cast
Jodie Foster leads the cast, with Dick Van Patten and John Astin. Directed by Gary Nelson; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gary Nelson
Also Starring in Freaky Friday
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Critics gave Freaky Friday 51 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 6.6
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Freaky Friday Plot Summary
What happens in Freaky Friday from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One fateful morning, Annabel Andrews, a spirited and headstrong teenager, finds herself in a perplexing situation: she has inexplicably swapped bodies with her mother, a consequence of a heated argument they had the night before. Now, as she grapples with this unexpected reality, she becomes the unwitting caretaker of her family’s daily chaos in New York City, all while looking after her younger brother, Ben, affectionately nicknamed “Ape Face” due to his pristine appearance.
Full summary
The whole story of Freaky Friday, scene by scene
Freaky Friday Box Office
Freaky Friday grossed $25.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.9M
- US & Canada
- $25.9M
Freaky Friday Awards & Nominations
Freaky Friday earned 2 award nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1977.
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Golden Globes 1977 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris
Freaky Friday Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Freaky Friday.
How Well Do You Know Freaky Friday?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that finds herself in her mother's body?
Cars in Freaky Friday
13 cars on screen, including the 1972 Dodge Polara and the 1973 Dodge Polara.
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Freaky Friday Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Não Me Chames Miúda!” and “Tutto accadde un venerdì”.
- Also known as
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- Não Me Chames Miúda!
- Tutto accadde un venerdì
- Un vendredi dingue, dingue, dingue
- Ein ganz verrückter Freitag
- Viernes loco
- Kelekótya péntek
- Se Eu Fosse a Minha Mãe
- Åh, vilken fredag!
- Απίστευτη Παρασκευή
- Шалена п′ятниця
- 辣妈辣妹
- Чумовая пятница
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- Zwariowany piątek
- 프리키 프라이데이
- Un viernes alocado
- Çılgın Cuma
- 怪誕星期五
- אמא ליום אחד
- As Aventuras de Annabel
- Podivný pátek
- Å for en fredag
- フリーキー・フライデー
- Un vendredi dingue, dingue, dingue!
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Freaky Friday FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Freaky Friday, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Freaky Friday?
Freaky Friday runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Freaky Friday released?
Freaky Friday was released on January 21, 1977.
Who directed Freaky Friday?
Freaky Friday was directed by Gary Nelson.
More films by Gary Nelson Who is in the cast of Freaky Friday?
Freaky Friday stars Jodie Foster, Dick Van Patten and John Astin, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Freaky Friday?
In the US, Freaky Friday is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Freaky Friday make at the box office?
Freaky Friday grossed $25.9 million worldwide.
How is Freaky Friday rated?
Freaky Friday has 51 on Metacritic.
Is Freaky Friday based on a book?
Yes. Freaky Friday is adapted from Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers.
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