It's a Boy Girl Thing

Two rival high school students from opposite ends of the social spectrum find themselves in each other's shoes after an old Aztec statue at a natural history museum triggers a strange spell. Nell, a studious girl with big dreams, and Woody, a popular but insecure jock, wake up to discover their bodies have swapped. The morning after becomes chaotic as they try to hide the switch from friends and family while pretending to be the other person. They stumble through classes and clubs that typically define their days, all while gaining a view of what the other end endures. Their forced perspective sets the stage for humor and romance without revealing how the spell resolves.

Released in 2006 and directed by Nick Hurran, this film stems from an original screenplay by Geoff Deane and Steve Hamilton Shaw. It leans on a playful body swap premise to examine gender roles and the chaos of teenage life.

There are no major awards listed for this title; it did not receive nominations at the Oscars, Emmys, or Golden Globes. The film exists as a light hearted teen comedy and a curiosity in its cast and director's catalog. It has a simple escapist charm that some viewers appreciate.

Culturally the movie left a modest imprint, more of a brief footnote in mid 2000s teen rom coms than a defining trend. It is remembered for the body swap conceit and for featuring Kevin Zegers and Samaire Armstrong in leading roles that blend humor with romance.

Reception was mixed, with praise for the chemistry between Zegers and Armstrong and for keeping the premise light. The film highlights empathy through role reversal, pressure of school hierarchies, and the idea that seeing through another person’s eyes can soften rivalry and spark romance, reminding us how humor eases tensions.