Freaky Friday 1977

One fateful morning, Annabel Andrews, a spirited and headstrong teenager, finds herself in a perplexing situation: she has inexplicably swapped bodies with her mother, a consequence of a heated argument they had the night before. Now, as she grapples with this unexpected reality, she becomes the unwitting caretaker of her family’s daily chaos in New York City, all while looking after her younger brother, Ben, affectionately nicknamed “Ape Face” due to his pristine appearance.

As the day progresses, Annabel’s unease intensifies as she confronts the unsettling prospect of losing her own identity. Seeking support, she turns to Boris, her childhood friend and neighbor, though she keeps her extraordinary predicament a secret from him. Through a whirlwind of surreal and often frustrating events, Annabel starts to realize the complexities of her mother’s life, which she had previously taken for granted.

With each moment, Annabel’s understanding is pushed to new limits as she uncovers hidden truths about her family members. She discovers that Ben holds a deep admiration for her, while Boris—whose name is actually Morris—struggles with a quirky speech quirk that alters how he communicates with her, substituting “m” and “n” sounds with “b” and “d.” The plot thickens as, just when things couldn’t get any stranger, Ben again disappears, seemingly swept away by a mysterious young woman who inexplicably earns his trust almost instantaneously.

As tensions mount, Annabel feels the overwhelming burden of her situation: the loss of her mother, the riddles surrounding her children, and the bizarre circumstances of their body swap weigh heavily on her. It isn’t until the conclusion that the truth comes to light: Annabel’s mother orchestrated the switch through some enigmatic means. The young woman who captured Ben’s attention is revealed to be none other than Mrs. Andrews, now inhabiting Annabel’s body after undergoing a stunning makeover that included removing Annabel’s braces—something that had slipped from her mind due to her extraordinary transformation.