Freaky Friday Timeline ( Real )

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February 1972

Publication of the original novel 'Freaky Friday'

Mary Rodgers publishes the original novel 'Freaky Friday', which the subsequent films and adaptations are based on.

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October 11, 1976

Release of the original 'Freaky Friday' film

The first film adaptation of 'Freaky Friday', starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris, is released.

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August 6, 2003

Release of the 2003 'Freaky Friday' film remake

The Disney live-action remake of 'Freaky Friday', starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, is released.

Freaky Friday Timeline ( Fictional )

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day_before_watchmaker_meeting

Anna and Tess argue before school event

Teenager Anna and her mother Tess have a disagreement about Anna's upcoming school dance and responsibilities.

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morning_before_lunch

Meeting with the Watchmaker

Tess and Anna visit a mysterious watchmaker who gives them magical watches said to grant wishes.

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next_morning_after_meeting

Anna and Tess swap bodies

After arguing and making wishes to be in each other's shoes, Anna and Tess wake up to find they have switched bodies.

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day_of_body_swap

Anna (in Tess's body) navigates adult life

Anna struggles to manage Tess's work commitments, including a business lunch with her boss and clients.

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day_of_body_swap

Tess (in Anna's body) experiences high school

Tess attends Anna's school, deals with teachers, and tries to prepare for the school dance the next day.

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evening_after_body_swap

School dance and reconciliation

Anna and Tess attend the school dance, understanding each other better and working to reverse the body swap.

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next_day_after_dance

Body swap reversed by watchmaker’s magic

The magical watchmaker helps Anna and Tess switch back to their own bodies after they have gained new perspectives.