With the help of a magical hourglass, a woman and her teenage daughter swap their bodies. However, they find themselves in trouble when the hourglass inadvertently breaks.
This is the second film adaptation of Freaky Friday to start with an opening animated sequence after the 1976film adaptation.
To make the film more age-appropriate for a Disney Channel Original Movie the lyrics from the film's songs were altered to remove inappropriate language, mature situations, and copyrighted material.
A few songs were cut entirely in order to reduce the length of the film.
Original: Ellen Andrews • Annabel Andrews • Bill Andrews • Mrs. Schmauss • Harold Jennings • Virginia • Mr. Dilk • Mr. Joffert • Coach Betsy • Boris Harris • Mrs. Murphy • Ben Andrews • Miss McGuirk • Mrs. Lucille Gibbons • Mrs. Benson • Hilary Miller • Bambi • Jo-Jo • Mr. Mills • Mr. Jackman
1995 remake: Dana Barb • Frieda Debny • Mr. Sweet • Principal Handel • Stan Horner • Leanne Futterman • Herbie • Cary • Bill Davidson • Mrs. Tarr 2003 remake:Tess Coleman • Anna Coleman • Ryan Volvo • Alan Coleman • Jake • Elton Bates • Maddie • Harry Coleman • Peg • Pei-Pei • Pei-Pei's mom • Evan • Dottie Robertson • Stacey Hinkhouse • Ethan • Scott 2018 remake:Ellie Blake • Katherine Blake • Adam • Mike Harper • Fletcher Blake • Torrey Min • Savannah • Monica Yang • Karl Carlson • Kitty • Danielle • Luis • Ms. Meyers • Mr. Blumen • Principal Ehrin • Mrs. Luckenbill • Senor O'Brien • Officer Kowalksi • Mrs. Time • Boris • Presto