Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

Year: 2018

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Steve Carr

Echo Score: 60
FantasyFamilyComedy

After a disagreement, a mother and daughter find themselves magically swapping bodies. They must navigate each other's lives for a day – the daughter struggling to handle her mother's responsibilities and wedding preparations, while the mother confronts the challenges of high school. They desperately hope to reverse the spell and return to their own lives.

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1

Friday morning body swap begins

Annabel wakes to find she is inhabiting her mother Mrs. Andrews' body, not her own. She must navigate as if she were her mom, while trying to act natural around the rest of the family. The morning sets the stage for a chaotic, eye-opening day.

Friday morning Andrews family home, New York
2

Annabel takes charge

Now in her mother's body, she must manage the household and her younger brother Ben. She experiences the weight of parental responsibilities and the difficulty of keeping up appearances. The day starts to reveal how tough her mother's life actually is.

Late morning Andrews residence, New York
3

Concern grows: Annabel vanishes

An unsettling concern arises as the real Annabel appears to be missing after leaving the house earlier. Annabel, now in her mother's body, fears the consequences of the switch if it remains unresolved. She worries about how long the situation can stay hidden.

Late morning Andrews home, New York
4

Calls neighbor for help

She enlists Boris, a neighbor and childhood friend, to help search for the missing Annabel while keeping their true identities secret. He agrees to assist, unaware of the deeper stakes involved. Their improvised plan hinges on following the mother's routine and movements.

Late morning Neighborhood, New York
5

Boris' true identity revealed

Annabel learns that Boris is actually Morris, a friend whose chronic congestion distorts his speech. This revelation reshapes their alliance and adds a comic twist to the investigation. Together they start to piece together how the day has unfolded.

Late morning Near the Andrews home, New York
6

Ben's idolization and trust

Ben idolizes the motherly figure inhabiting Annabel's body and looks up to her as a caregiver. He grows increasingly attached, seeking guidance from her. Annabel struggles with the knowledge that she cannot reveal the truth without causing more harm.

Afternoon Andrews residence, New York
7

Ben disappears with a stunning girl

Ben vanishes, apparently leaving with a gorgeous girl that Boris does not recognize. He seems to trust this stranger completely, complicating the search and raising questions about where the boy is headed. The absence intensifies the day’s mystery.

Afternoon Around the neighborhood, New York
8

The mounting pressure and confusion

The day wears on as Annabel wrestles with the fate of her mother, the missing children, and the strange circumstances of the swap. She questions whether the situation will ever be resolved and if she will survive this role. Her growing empathy for her mother deepens despite the chaos.

Afternoon Various locations in New York
9

Twist: the switch was caused by Mrs. Andrews

During the climax, Annabel learns that her mother orchestrated the swap through an unspecified method. The girl who took Ben is actually Mrs. Andrews inhabiting Annabel's body, made more attractive by a makeover. The revelation reframes the day’s events and explains the extraordinary turn of events.

Evening Home, New York
10

Makeover and braces removal

Mrs. Andrews, in Annabel's body, executes a makeover on the swapped form and even removes Annabel's braces. These changes underscore the depth of the family's manipulation and the lengths taken to secure the swap. The transformation marks a pivotal turn toward resolution.

Evening Home, New York (Annabel's body as Mrs. Andrews)
11

Restoration to her own body

Annabel is finally restored to her own body, ending the swap. She gains a new appreciation for her mother's daily burdens and the complexities of adult life. The family begins to repair and understand each other with fresh insight.

Evening Andrews family home, New York
12

Ending lesson and new respect

The day leaves Annabel with a deeper respect for responsibility and for the sacrifices behind ordinary motherhood. Ben's trust and the family's renewed bond show how much can be learned from a single, chaotic Friday. She carries forward the lessons into her own life.

Evening New York

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