A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, Freaky Friday is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Teenager Ellie Blake and her mom Katherine are complete opposites and often clashing with one another. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fianc?, Mike ? tomorrow.? As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they magically switch bodies. Ellie and Katherine trade places for one crazy day!
A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday? is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Sixteen-year-old Ellie Blake and her uber-organized mom Katherine, are constantly at odds about Ellie’s messy room, sloppy clothes and seemingly careless attitude. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fianc?, Mike ? tomorrow.? As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they magically switch bodies. Now, Ellie and Katherine must trade places at work and at school, and, during one crazy day, they’ll learn to understand and appreciate each other.
Cast: Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Ellie; Heidi Blickenstaff as Katherine; Ricky He as Adam; Alex D’sert as Mike; and Jason Maybaum as Fletcher.
Director: Steve Carr
Choreographer: John Carrafa
Writer: Bridget Carpenter (Written for Television)
Bonus Material:
- Blooper Reels
- Deleted Scenes
- Audition Tapes for Cozi and Heidi
Feature Run Time: Approx. 90 minutes
My girls are completely new to the idea of “Freaky Friday” so this movie was an absolute delight that surprised them with every minute they watched it. Of course I already knew what the concept would be but I still enjoyed watching the movie with them. Disney knows hot to put on a musical movie to appeal to children, tweens, teens and more! The songs are catchy, the story is funny and thus it made for an awesome family movie! Make sure to check out the bonus material after you watch the movie and it was kinda neat to see the audition tapes for two of the actors!
