Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

PG-13

Released Jun 11, 1986

1h 43m

Comedy

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Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act.

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Critics Consensus

Matthew Broderick charms in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, a light and irrepressibly fun movie about being young and having fun.

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Michael Blowen

Boston Globe

A sparkling comedy that skips along on the strength of Matthew Broderick's deceptively difficult performance.

Jul 30, 2024

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

The whole script is off-balance.

Jan 3, 2018

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

"Ferris Bueller" has some cheerfully zany scenes, but lacks the originality and verve of Hughes' previous telltale teen comedies.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 10, 2016

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Dan Webster

Spokesman-Review (Washington)

May be [John Hughes'] best film to date. Funny, poignant and rebellious, "Ferris Bueller" is the most cinematically controlled of Hughes' directorial efforts. It speaks to all ages.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 27, 2024

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George Kowalik

Vague Visages

If Ferris Bueller and his day off resemble something else universal, it is liberation. In the context of the journey, this is best understood as the ability to be in transit.

Oct 4, 2023

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

I still enjoyed this but worry about how much a reboot will dilute this classic, which seems inevitable at this point.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 30, 2023

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Julie Smith

Everything! Every scene is classic John Hughes! Ferris Buller is everyone’s hero! 🤣

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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Nyia Luna

Best throwback film to remind you to take a second to slow down and enjoy the lil things ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/22

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Mike P

One of the crown jewels in the Famous John Hughes Coming of Age Canon; all about everyone's favorite, loveable little con artist, Ferris Beuller; a little shyster who could simply charm the pants right off of everybody... He's so charismatic... And who simply wants to take a day off from school to enjoy life; to stop and smell the roses; and to stop and enjoy his big beautiful hometown of Chicago... JUST FOR A DAY...And so he's made the big epic/heroic decision TO PLAY HOOKEY for one day...That's the plot here...And the whole thing devolves into a big epic battle between Ferris and his School Principal and local Truant Officer Ed Rooney... A big epic cat and mouse game...And the whole thing is great fun; this classic caper comedy where the good guy for once get's away with it! And the lines here are so famous and beloved that they've become cultural landmarks...Catchphrases like "anyone? Anyone? Bueller?". So HIGHLY RECOMMENDED is this great Chicago classic about the importance of playing HOOKEY!... About the importance of stopping and enjoying life!..before it's too late. Thumbs way up!! 👍

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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TROY S

A sweet, warm-hearted comedy about a teenager who skips school so he can help his best friend win some self-respect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/24

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Thomas R

A good reminder of what you could do on a day you don’t want to go to school

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Faiz D

Life is too short, if you don't look around once in a while you might miss it. Ferris Bueller is one of the best coming-of-age comedies I've ever seen.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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John Hughes

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Matthew Broderick

Ferris Bueller

Alan Ruck

Cameron Frye

Mia Sara

Sloane Peterson

Jennifer Grey

Jean 'Jeanie' Bueller

Jeffrey Jones

Dean Edward 'Ed' R. Roony

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Official Clip - Oh, You Know Him?

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Synopsis

Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act.

Director: John Hughes
Producer: John Hughes, Tom Jacobson
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $69.0M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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