Raising Freakier Friday parents guide: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Freakier Friday parents guide: Disney's 2025 sequel is rated PG in the US for thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references, per the MPA. The UK's BBFC rated it PG for mild bad language, and Germany's FSK rated the home release 0. The BBFC also notes a school food fight, a brief comic moment of supernatural threat, and references to a girl mourning her mother. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 8 and up.
Freakier Friday at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: PG; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: comic slapstick only (not counted) - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: brief comic threat (not counted) - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
MPA: some suggestive references - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: PG; FSK: 0
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Disney body-swap comedy (2025), the sequel to Freaky Friday (2003) source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references (2025) source |
| UK (BBFC) | PG (parental guidance) — mild bad language source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction) for the 2025 home release source |
| Common Sense Media | 8+ — a bit more romance and suggestive content than the 2003 film |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Freakier Friday is about
Freakier Friday is a 2025 Disney comedy directed by Nisha Ganatra and the sequel to Freaky Friday (2003). Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return as Tess and Anna Coleman, who swap bodies with Anna's daughter Harper and stepdaughter Lily, per Wikipedia. The BBFC's summary describes a single mom and a widowed dad facing resistance from their teens as they try to merge families. It opened in US theaters on August 8, 2025.
Freakier Friday parents guide: what's in it
Short answer: PG in the US and the UK, 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, thematic elements, rude humor, language, some suggestive references.
- UK (BBFC): PG, mild bad language.
- Germany (FSK): 0.
The BBFC lists mild bad language, including a few mild swear words, a food fight, a psychic whose voice briefly turns deep and scary in a comic scene, and a teen in her mother's body who tries to flirt. Common Sense Media mentions brief kisses and brand placements.
Freakier Friday age rating vs. Freaky Friday
Short answer: Both are PG in the US. Common Sense Media says the sequel has slightly more romance and suggestive content than the 2003 film. In Germany, the FSK rated the 2003 film's home release 0, the same as the sequel.
The habit kids may copy: "you don't get it"
Parents and teens are each sure the other has it easy, until they swap bodies and have to live the other's day.
Try tonight: swap for a minute
Play "swap": your child is the parent at dinner, and you're the kid. Afterward, ask: "What felt different from the other side?" In our program, this is the lesson "It's Not the Thing, It's the Thought": how we see things changes how they feel.
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FAQ
What is Freakier Friday rated?
PG in the US for thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references. It's PG in the UK.
What is the Freakier Friday age rating?
PG, with no age limit. Common Sense Media lists it for 8+, and Germany's FSK rated the home release 0.
Is there swearing in Freakier Friday?
The BBFC lists mild bad language, including a few mild swear words.
Is Freakier Friday a sequel?
Yes. It follows Freaky Friday (2003), with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in their original roles.
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