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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic617.9Rotten Tomatoes85%92%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic617.9Rotten Tomatoes85%92%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
John Hughes
Written by
John Hughes
Produced by
John Hughes, Tom Jacobson
Music by
Ira Newborn

Everyone

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Facts

June 11, 1986 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
June 11, 1986
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$70 million
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Devil in Plain Sight, Description Porn, Insert Cameo +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ferris Bueller's Day Off?"

Questions about Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

Paramount+PhiloAMC+KanopyHooplaYouTube TVAMCApple TV

In the United States, Ferris Bueller's Day Off streams on Paramount+, Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, and AMC, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Ferris Bueller's Day Off make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Ferris Bueller's Day Off a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$70 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $70 million worldwide, 11.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Ferris Bueller's Day Off use?

Devil in Plain SightDescription PornInsert CameoAction GirlCool ShadesCold HamHave a Gay Old TimeRed Oni, Blue OniBelligerent Sexual TensionAnswer CutLove TriangleRefuge in Audacityand 252 more

TV Tropes lists 264 tropes for it, including Devil in Plain Sight, Description Porn, and Insert Cameo.