Movies like Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Key Features:: Teen comedy, Coming-of-age, Rebellion, Friendship, Slacker, High school, Absurdity, Breaking the fourth wall, Cynical, Charismatic protagonist, Mischief, Self-discovery, Escapism, Popularity
Tone:: humorous, witty, whimsical
Target Audience:: Teenagers, Comedy fans, Nostalgia seekers
Emotional Arc:: Excitement → Joy → Reflection

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986-06-11

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.

Genres

Comedy

Cast

Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward, Edie McClurg, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stein

Crew

John Hughes, John Hughes

Rating

★7.6(5193 votes)