Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Seen it?1986 | 103 min | Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it made about 12 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Easy A or Grease, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$70 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hughes
- Matthew BroderickFerris Bueller
- Alan RuckCameron Frye
- Mia SaraSloane Peterson
- Jeffrey JonesEd Rooney
- Jennifer GreyJeanie Bueller
- Cindy PickettKatie Bueller
- Lyman WardTom Bueller
- Edie McClurgGrace, School Secretary
- Charlie SheenBoy in Police Station
- Ben SteinEconomics Teacher