Freaky Friday (1976)

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Director:

Gary Nelson

Producer:

Ron Miller

Writer:

Mary Rodgers

Runtime:

1hr 38m

Synopsis

A mother and daughter find their personalities switched and have to live each other's lives on one strange Friday.

Cast

  • Barbara Harris
  • Jodie Foster
  • John Astin
  • Patsy Kelly
  • Dick Van Patten
  • Vicki Schreck
  • Sorrell Booke
  • Alan Oppenheimer
  • Ruth Buzzi
  • Kaye Ballard

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.1
  • Jun 18, 2021

    The excited look on John Astin's face when Barbara Harris calls him "daddy" is the apex moment of '70s Disney kinkiness.

    463 Likes
    Sonny_Jim
    Sonny_Jim
    Apr 12, 2018

    *Gay silence*

    370 Likes
    Livia Vieira
    Livia Vieira
    May 8, 2022

    Jodie Foster: Arguably the beginning of her greatness that would lead directly into Taxi Driver Barbara Harris: As transcendentally hilarious a performance in a tepid mid-70's family film even without those 5 star water-ski/hang gliding scenes The Movie Itself:…

    245 Likes
    Leighton Trent
    Leighton Trent
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    Jan 30, 2021

    Why does 13 yr old Jodie foster talk like my grandfather from New York

    244 Likes
    Serena
    Serena
    Jan 24, 2022

    The scene where Barbara Harris is playing baseball just added several years to my life

    138 Likes
    Erin 🍺
    Erin 🍺
    Aug 23, 2018

    "Daddy? You never called me "Daddy" before?"

    121 Likes
    Amelia
    Amelia
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    Nov 17, 2019

    is it problematic that barbara harris acting like a teenager is big sexy

    117 Likes
    Stanley Cucci
    Stanley Cucci

    The most incomprehensible and tedious chase scene you will ever see.

    119 Likes
    The Horror of Marna Larsen
    The Horror of Marna Larsen
    Jun 13, 2026

    Mother becomes Daughter. Daughter becomes Mother. Both call the Father "Daddy". He likes it. Jodie Foster plays her character like a grandmother rather than a mom, and the other swap lacks depth. However, the absurd VW Super Beetle police chase and water skiing finale…

    106 Likes
    Danny From the Bay
    Danny From the Bay
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  • lucy boeve
    lucy boeve disliked
    Freaky Friday

    I just love the 2000s version so much more

    🔥 2 4Y
    CvptvinHowdy
    CvptvinHowdy loved
    Freaky Friday

    Wow, I didn't expect that to be crazier than the 2003 remake! Also, I expected Jodie Foster to carry this, but damn, Barbara Harris matched the energy. I still think 2003 was better, but I had a ton of fun here too.

    1Y
    Freddie A
    Freddie A watched_neutrald
    Freaky Friday

    I loved watching this growing up I love how different it is from the Lindsey Lohan one. It’s interesting seeing the relationship of a mother and daughter in a different era

    4M
  • Murph
    Murph liked
    Freaky Friday

    Rating: 7/10 Definitely made in the 70s but still good. Would recommend if you like the remake.

    1Y
    SpindlyMan
    SpindlyMan liked
    Freaky Friday

    A rare case where the remake is better but this is still a decent watch.

    11M
    Anna Sundell
    Anna Sundell liked
    Freaky Friday

    5/10 moved kinda slow, but it was enjoyable

    2Y
  • Delig
    Delig liked
    Freaky Friday

    I don’t know what to think about this

    5M
    Sweet Aileen
    Sweet Aileen loved
    Freaky Friday

    Jody Foster is an icon

    3Y
    Precious Mitchell
    Precious Mitchell loved
    Freaky Friday

    Classic movie

    1Y
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Metacritic

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Based on 9 Critics
6.8

USER SCORE (11)

Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Reviews
63

The problems resulting from the switch of identities are fairly predictable, but fun: This is one of the better recent Disney productions.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
63

Freaky Friday is motion picture cotton candy - sweet while it lasts, easily disposed of, and insubstantial. It will please those who seek it out, and probably won't horrify or disgust anyone who ends up seeing it for other reasons (dragged along, bribed, or otherwise coerced). There are enough clever and/or funny moments to provoke laughter from even a scowling 13-year old boy who wants to be next door watching Terminator 3 for the third time.

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Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Freaky Friday (1976)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Freaky Friday (1976) about?
A mother and daughter find their personalities switched and have to live each other's lives on one strange Friday.
Who's the cast of Freaky Friday (1976)?
  • Barbara Harris as Mrs. Andrews
  • Jodie Foster as Annabel
  • John Astin as Mr. Andrews
  • Patsy Kelly as Mrs. Schmauss
  • Dick Van Patten as Harold Jennings
  • Vicki Schreck as Virginia
  • Sorrell Booke as Mr. Dilk
  • Alan Oppenheimer as Mr. Joffert
  • Ruth Buzzi as Opposing Coach
  • Kaye Ballard as Coach Betsy
Who's the director behind Freaky Friday (1976)?
Gary Nelson directed Freaky Friday (1976).
Who produced Freaky Friday (1976)?
Ron Miller produced Freaky Friday (1976).