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Synopsis

A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy an epic day roaring around his favorite Chicago sites, enlisting his best friend and girlfriend to join him on the adventure.

Cast

  • Matthew Broderick
  • Alan Ruck
  • Mia Sara
  • Jeffrey Jones
  • Jennifer Grey
  • Cindy Pickett
  • Lyman Ward
  • Edie McClurg
  • Charlie Sheen
  • Ben Stein
Moviegoers are saying
This beloved 80s classic continues to divide audiences between those who see Ferris as a charismatic icon and others who view him as a manipulative sociopath exploiting his anxious best friend Cameron. Viewers remain endlessly fascinated by the film's iconic moments and quotable dialogue, though many are hilariously obsessed with unexplained plot details like the Bueller siblings' confusing age difference.
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It's basically a mindless paean to goofing off, with interludes of dubious seriousness. [16 June 1986]

Metacritic review by David Ansen
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 43min long.
What's Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026) about?
A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy an epic day roaring around his favorite Chicago sites, enlisting his best friend and girlfriend to join him on the adventure.
Who's the cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026)?
  • 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
  • Charlie Sheen as Boy in Police Station
  • Ben Stein as Economics Teacher
Who's the director behind Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026)?
John Hughes directed Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026).
Who produced Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026)?
John Hughes and Tom Jacobson produced Ferris Bueller's Day Off - 40th Anniversary Event (2026).