Ferris Bueller's Day Off(1986)
“Leisure rules.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Hughes
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$70M
Cast
Matthew Broderick
as Ferris Bueller
Alan Ruck
as Cameron Frye
Mia Sara
as Sloane Peterson
Jeffrey Jones
as Ed Rooney
Jennifer Grey
as Jeanie Bueller
Cindy Pickett
as Katie Bueller
Lyman Ward
as Tom Bueller
Edie McClurg
as Grace, School Secretary
Charlie Sheen
as Boy in Police Station
Ben Stein
as Economics Teacher
Del Close
as English Teacher
Virginia Capers
as Florence Sparrow
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$70M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Hughes Entertainment
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Where can I watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off about?▼
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.
Who directed Ferris Bueller's Day Off?▼
Ferris Bueller's Day Off was directed by John Hughes and released in 1986. It is a comedy film.
How long is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?▼
Ferris Bueller's Day Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Ferris Bueller's Day Off?▼
The cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off includes Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller, Alan Ruck as Cameron Frye, Mia Sara as Sloane Peterson, Jeffrey Jones as Ed Rooney, Jennifer Grey as Jeanie Bueller and more.
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