Fantasy ·Comedy ·Family · United States of America · 1976 · 1h 35m

Freaky Friday

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Director
Gary Nelson
Cast
Jodie Foster as Annabel Andrews Barbara Harris as Ellen Andrews John Astin as Bill Andrews Patsy Kelly as Mrs Schmauss Dick Van Patten as Harold Jennings Vicki Schreck as Virginia
Crew
Charles F. Wheeler — Director of Photography Cotton Warburton — Editor Johnny Mandel — Original Music Composer Mary Rodgers — Screenplay Mary Rodgers — Novel Ron Miller — Producer
Tagline

Annabel and her mother are not quite themselves today... In fact, they're each other!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Freaky Friday — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Gary Nelson Director Charles F. Wheeler Director of Photography Cotton Warburton Editor Johnny Mandel Original Music Composer Mary Rodgers Screenplay Mary Rodgers Novel Ron Miller Producer Emily Sundby Costume Design Chuck Keehne Costume Design
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