Ferris Bueller's Day Off
“Leisure rules.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Matthew Broderick
Ferris Bueller
Alan Ruck
Cameron Frye
Mia Sara
Sloane Peterson
Jeffrey Jones
Ed Rooney
Jennifer Grey
Jeanie Bueller
Cindy Pickett
Katie Bueller
Lyman Ward
Tom Bueller
Edie McClurg
Grace, School Secretary
Charlie Sheen
Boy in Police Station
Ben Stein
Economics Teacher
Del Close
English Teacher
Virginia Capers
Florence Sparrow
Richard Edson
Garage Attendant
Larry Jenkins
Attendant's Co-Pilot
Kristy Swanson
Economics Student - Simone Adamley
Lisa Bellard
Economics Student
Max Perlich
Economics Student - Anderson
Scott Coffey
Economics Student - Adams
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$70.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.68x
+$64.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $70.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hughes
John Hughes
Ira Newborn
Tak Fujimoto, George Kohut
Paul Hirsch
Michael Chinich, Tom Jacobson, John Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Tom Jacobson
Producer
John Hughes
Director
John Hughes
Producer
John Hughes
Writer
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Bennie E. Dobbins
Stunt Coordinator
John W. Corso
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
The principal cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off includes Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey.
When was Ferris Bueller's Day Off released and how long is it?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $70.1M at the worldwide box office (11.68 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ferris Bueller's Day Off was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).