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Freakier Friday Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 5 of 5 (Sequel to the 2003 theatrical reboot) Year : 2025 MPAA Rating: PG (sequel PG in development) Total Runtime : 111 minutes  Tagline : “Freakier than you’d expect.” (Described by Jamie Lee Curtis as a “love letter to mommies and daughters.”)  CAST Main Cast Jamie Lee Curtis – Tess Coleman Lindsay Lohan – Anna Coleman Returning: Mark Harmon (Ryan), Chad Michael Murray (Jake), Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rosalind Chao   New Cast : JuPGlia Butters – Harper (Anna's daughter) Sophia Hammons – Lily (Eric’s daughter / Anna’s future stepdaughter) Manny Jacinto – Eric (fiancé) Vanessa Bayer – Fortune teller Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Chloe Fineman, Elaine Hendrix   Reviews Synopsis Anna Coleman is now a single mom engaged to British chef Eric, and she’s blending families with his daughter Lily. When a fortune teller triggers another accidental body swap—this time ...

Freaky Friday (2018) Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 4 of 5 (Disney Channel musical version — fourth major adaptation) Year : 2018 TV Rating : TV‑PG (appropriate for pre-teens and older) Total Runtime: 90 minutes Tagline : “What if you really had to walk a mile in my shoes?” (Unofficial, captures musical theme) Main Cast Heidi Blickenstaff as Katherine Blake (the mother) Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Ellie Blake (the daughter) Bobby Conte Thornton as Andy (Ellie’s crush) Kate Jenkinson as Maddie (Ellie’s friend) Lucas Neff, Brenda Strong, Hayes MacArthur in supporting roles Reviews Synopsis Ellie Blake is a teenage violinist frustrated by her mother Katherine’s pushy perfectionism. They swap bodies thanks to Chinese takeout magic … and end up singing their frustrations. Through shared experiences, each learns empathy—Ellie gains compassion for parenthood and Katherine understands teenage pressure. Overview This version infuses the familiar body–swap plot with pop-style musical numbers an...

Freaky Friday (2003) Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 3 of 5 (First theatrical remake, following the 1976 original and 1995 TV movie) Year : 2003 MPAA Rating / TV Rating : PG — for family-friendly themes, mild language, and teen content (e.g. band drama, partying) Total Runtime : 97 minutes Tagline : “Mother’s mistakes… daughter’s reality.” (Unofficial, but spot‑on tone) Main Cast Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman Mark Harmon as Ryan (Tess' fiancé) Chad Michael Murray as Jake (Anna’s crush) Ryan Malgarini as Harry (Anna’s younger brother) Supporting roles: Christina Vidal, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky Reviews Synopsis Tess and Anna are perpetually at odds—until a magical Chinese fortune cookie causes them to swap bodies. Suddenly, Tess is thrust into high school and teen drama, and Anna into wedding planning and adult responsibilities. Through hilarious identity chaos, they finally gain empathy and understand each other from the inside out. O...

Freaky Friday (1995 TV Movie) Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 2 of 5 Year : 1995 MPAA / TV Rating : TV‑Y7 – Suitable for older children (The Wonderful World of Disney broadcast)  Total Runtime: ~86 minutes  Tagline : “What you wish for… you just might get.” (Unofficial, fitting the story tone) Main Cast Shelley Long as Ellen Andrews (mother) Gaby Hoffmann as Annabelle Andrews (daughter) Drew Carey as Stan Horner (mother’s sweetheart) Sandra Bernhard as Frieda Debny Supporting: Carol Kane, Alan Rosenberg, Eileen Brennan, others   Reviews Synopsis Ellen and her teenage daughter Annabelle are constantly at odds—until they magically switch bodies for a day thanks to a mysterious amulet. Suddenly, Ellen faces school cliques and teenage drama, while Annabelle attempts her mother's demanding work life and dating new boyfriend. Through the swap, they each gain empathy—not without considerable chaos. Overview This version takes a quieter, more sincere approach compare...

Freaky Friday (1976) Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 1 of 5 Year : 1976 MPAA Rating : G Total Runtime : 96 minutes Tagline : “Like mother, like daughter… and it just isn’t fair!” (Unofficial—captures the spirit) Main Cast Barbara Harris – Ellen Andrews (the mother) Jodie Foster – Annabel Andrews (the daughter) John Astin, Harry Guardino, Ken Mars, and Mia Farrow in supporting roles Reviews Synopsis Ellen Andrews, a well-meaning but overwhelmed mother, and her teenager Annabel, who resents her mom’s rules, mysteriously swap bodies. Forced into each other’s daily lives—therapy sessions, school drama, and social expectations—they learn empathy and the value of mutual respect… and survive with a lot of comedy. Overview This original Disney adaptation is gentle, charming, and full of heartfelt moments. Unlike the more energetic remakes, it leans into sweet humor and subtle emotion. Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster bring warmth and sincerity to their roles, creating a timeless tale wi...