Ferris Bueller's Day Off

A high school student takes a daring day off, turning Chicago into his playground.

Critics broadly regard the film as a charming, warm-hearted, highly entertaining teen comedy distinguished by Matthew Broderick’s charisma, though some object to its indulgent hedonism and find Sloane underwritten.

• Ferris frequently looks into the camera to explain his schemes, comment on events, and recruit viewers into his perspective.
• Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane spend their unsanctioned day moving through Chicago attractions and public spaces.
• Ferris treats skipping school and deceiving authority as an exuberant escape from routine and social expectations.
• Cameron’s anxiety about his father and family life complicates Ferris’s carefree performance with genuine adolescent pain.

• The Breakfast Clubshares teen rebellion, coming-of-age comedy, school avoidance, and a mischievous anti-authority protagonist
• Risky Businessshares irreverent youth comedy, authority evasion, and exuberant adolescent wish fulfillment
• Adventures in Babysittingshares a charismatic rule-breaking teenager, suburban escapism, and warm friendship-centered comedy
• License to Driveshares 1980s teen comedy, romantic adventure, and a day-long urban caper structure

Director

John Hughes

Release Date

1986-06-11

Runtime

103 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (5639)

What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off about?

A charismatic high-school truant turns one stolen day in Chicago into an exuberant rebellion against routine, authority, and the pressure to grow up.

What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ferris Bueller's Day Off as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

What did critics think of Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

Critics broadly regard the film as a charming, warm-hearted, highly entertaining teen comedy distinguished by Matthew Broderick’s charisma, though some object to its indulgent hedonism and find Sloane underwritten.

Which films are like Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

Films with a similar feel include The Breakfast Club, Risky Business, Adventures in Babysitting, and License to Drive.

How long is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

Ferris Bueller's Day Off runs 103 minutes.

Where can I watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

In United States, Ferris Bueller's Day Off streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.