Film · 1986 · PG-13 · 1h 43m · Comedy
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
John Hughes
Leisure rules.
Seen, no diary date
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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.
Reception
- Critics
- 85%
- Audience
- 92%
Critics found this teen comedy winning and good-natured, with Matthew Broderick's charm at its center. It was regarded as a breezy film about youth and playing hooky that remains enjoyable.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Domestic
- $70.1M
- Worldwide
- $70.8M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Mia SaraSloane Peterson
Jeffrey JonesEd Rooney
Jennifer GreyJeanie Bueller
Cindy PickettKatie Bueller
Lyman WardTom Bueller
Crew
John HughesDirector
Ira NewbornMusic