Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Leisure rules.
1986 • 103 min • Comedy
Synopsis
After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 76 Audience · 5516 · 100%
Ferris fakes illness to skip school, embarking on a joyful, eventful day across Chicago with his girlfriend and best friend. They outsmart his principal and sister, experiencing freedom and self-discovery.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Some mature language and mild innuendo
- Underage drinking and smoking are depicted
- Main characters engage in deceit and rule-breaking
What it models well
- Friendship and loyalty
- Embracing joy and seizing the day
- Challenging authority constructively
Talk about it after
- The ethics of skipping school
- The importance of honesty and trust
- Balancing responsibility with fun
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Top billed cast
Director: John Hughes • Crew: John Hughes
Trailers & clips
Ferris and His Friends Ditch School For a Baseball Game
35mm Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-1267]
Twist and Shout (Parade Scene)
Ferrari Clip
Police Station Clip
You're Letting Him Stay Home Clip
The Sausage King of Chicago Clip
Official Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.6/10 (5,516)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Box office
- $70,100,000
- IMDb
- tt0091042
- Official site
- www.paramount.com
