Freaky Friday

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Freaky Friday

PG

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

Jan 11, 2018

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.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

4/5

Mother-daughter switch is fun comedic chaos.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Aug 18, 2008

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

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Aug 23, 2025

7/10

Pathos and levity are pulled with ease from both subtle moments and outrageously awkward ones, offering a dash of real magic alongside the illusory kind.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Aug 12, 2025

91/100

I’d take this to a desert island with me. Freaky Friday is cinematic comfort food, with a familiarity that plays like your favorite meal, and performances from Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan that make them feel like family.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Aug 11, 2025

3/4

Curtis is in top form here, yet she’s matched all the way by Lohan.

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Matthew D

@OceanSage Sep 29, 2026

A classic comedy from the era of Lindsay Lohan’s pop culture dominance! Director Mark Waters’ coming of age comedy Freaky Friday (2003) feels timeless and always hilarious even after dozens of viewings over 20 years. Waters’ direction is fearless as he happily demonstrates the fun loving joys of angsty teenagers and alternative rockers in the early 2000’s. I miss this era of movies from my childhood. I hope Lindsay Lohan’s films like Freaky Friday do not get lost in the endless stream of movies for kids and teenagers now. I have such a sense of nostalgia for when Lindsay Lohan ruled the world and everything felt fun. She really gave us The Parent Trap, Get a Clue, Freaky Friday, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Mean Girls, and Herbie: Fully Loaded in 8 years. Lindsay Lohan will always be famous and loved by her fans. I’m glad to revisit her classics as Freaky Friday is so funny and sweet at heart. Waters’ direction is as empathetic towards contemporary teenagers.

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James K

@jameskirkland03 Sep 26, 2026

best movie in existence

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 22, 2026

Freaky Friday = a 3.5 star Movie!

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Khaztiel Delbod D

@khaztielddenver_ Sep 18, 2026

Es una pelicula del 2000 y vaya que me logro enganchar, las actrices se robaron el show. Me gusto el mensaje que dejan al final pero igual fue una historia que entretiene.

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Jade W

@giveemsomethingto_jade Sep 10, 2026

My 8 year old has watched this twice, I can die happy

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bruce F

@bruce999 Aug 31, 2026

i didn't think this movie was good at all at first, but the movie manages to get to a new level, that is good... so, hang in there... for it gets better.

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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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