Sequel to the 2003 Remake of Disney’s Freaky Friday

In this Freakier Friday Christian Movie Review & Parent Guide, I give you the information you need before viewing this movie with your children.

Freakier Friday Christian Movie Review

Studio Synopsis:

“Freakier Friday,” a sequel to the beloved 2003 film with a multigenerational twist starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released in cinemas August 8, 2025. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice.

My Synopsis:

Anna has a teenage daughter that she has been raising as a single mother with the help of her mother Tess and stepfather, Ryan. Her daughter Harper gets in a fight with the new girl, Lily, (her science lab partner) from London. When Anna and Lily’s father are called to the principals office, they instantly hit it off. Six months later, they are planning their wedding much to the dismay of their daughters. At Anna’s bachelorette party, magic hits again and instead of just two people switching, both Tess and Anna trade places with Harper and Lily.

Freakier Friday Christian Movie Review – What Parents Want to Know

Language:

Several instances of taking God’s name in vain – “oh my g-d” spoken and sung in a song. Foul language includes bada-s, what the h-ll, d-mn, and p-ss. Crude language: Name calling such as dipstick, idiot, stupid. The word “freaking” is used in place of the f-word.

Violence:

There is a foam explosion in a high school lab. Additionally, a food fight occurs at a school bake sale. An “earthquake” causes characters to switch bodies.

Spiritual Content:

This is an area that many Christians will have the hardest time with. Madame Jen offers to give psychic readings. She has a “crystal ball” on her table. Additionally, she reads palms, and at one point, she talks in a demonic creepy voice. She also says things like, “follow my aura,” and there is talk about her being Reiki certified.

Additionally, there is mention of chakra, and Tess and Anna “center” themselves often.

Adult Content:

In a scene at the high school, there is a rainbow cake, and some students are holding rainbow flags. Some outfits show cleavage. There is alcohol for toasting, and the two adults, while in the teens bodies, hold wine glasses.

Furthermore, a comment is made about “braiding hair in a non-cultural appropriating way.”

At a dance studio, a couple is learning to tango. The dance instructor says, “give me some big stallion energy” to the man. Several dance moves are sexually suggestive. Additionally, there are comments about being sexy, and Anna (while Lily is in her body) tries to hit on her old boyfriend Jake. She tries to act sexy, but doesn’t know what she is doing, and the scene is done in a comedic way. There are several kisses exchanged between couples throughout the movie.

However, Jake is still interested in Tess and asks her if her husband is dead.

Finally, someone makes a comment in a public place about a woman being on her period. Several other women chime in that they are on their periods too.

Freakier Friday Christian Movie Review – My Viewing Recommendations

While the original Freaky Friday film from 1977 is definitely outdated, the movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan from 2003, is the better version. Freakier Friday has few funny moments, and it is lacking overall.

While the storyline is fine, the movie pushes boundaries in several areas. The scene with Anna and her old boyfriend Jake is just weird and doesn’t get laughs. Furthermore, food fights are never as funny as filmmakers think they will be. I believe the demographic for this film is the same as the Barbie movie, but without a solid message for women. In fact, the only people in the theater were older couples past 50, and a few younger children.

The ending of the film is designed similar to the ending of the 2003 version. This “feel good” formula has everyone living “happily ever after,” but I know I just watched a convoluted train wreck of a film.

If you are looking for a Christian alternative to Freakier Friday, Switched (Pay to View on Amazon) or The Big Fix on Pureflix may be a better versions for your family.

About the Movie:

Rating: PG for thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references.

Release Date: August 8, 2025

Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

Genre: Comedy

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Gunn Films, Burr! Productions

Directed by: Nisha Ganatra

Screenplay by: Jordan Weiss

Story by: Elyse Hollander, Jordan Weiss

Based on the book Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers

Produced by: Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, Jamie Lee Curtis

Edited by: Eleanor Infante

Music by: Amie Doherty

Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

The Cast of Freakier Friday:

Tess Coleman played by Jamie Lee Curtis

Anna Coleman played by Lindsay Lohan

Harper Coleman played by Julia Butters

Lily played by Sophia Hammons

Eric played by Manny Jacinto

Ryan played by Mark Harmon

Jake played by Chad Michael Murray

Harry Coleman played by Ryan Malgarini

Ella played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

Principal Waldman played by X Mayo

Mr. Elton Bates played by Stephen Tobolowsky

Pei-Pei played by Rosalind Chao

Grandma played by Lucille Soong

Madame Jen played by Vanessa Bayer

Maddie played by Christian Vidal Mitchell

Peg played by Haley Hudson

Jett played by Jordan E. Cooper

Veronica played by June Diane Raphael

Judy (INS Agent) played by Santina Muha

Blake Kale played by Elaine Hendrix

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I watch Freaker Friday?

Freakier Friday releases into theaters August 8, 2025. At that time, it can only been seen in theaters. However, it is expected to stream on Disney+ and pay to watch platforms in the future.

Is there an end credit scene for Freakier Friday?

No. There is no end credit scene. However, there are outtakes that play when the credits start rolling.

Is there LGBTQ+ Content?

There is a “rainbow” cake and some rainbow flags in a high school scene.

Will Freakier Friday stream on Disney+?

Freakier Friday is expected to stream on Disney Plus.