Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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.
Critics Sentiment
Ferris performs Danke Schoen and Twist and Shout
Principal Rooney suffers slapstick mishaps at Bueller house
The film drops significantly during Rooney's slapstick sequences before recovering with Cameron's emotional breakthrough.
The film maintains consistently high sentiment through its iconic Chicago sequences, peaking with the beloved parade performance. While some critics find fault with the slapstick Rooney subplot and Ferris's privileged nature, most reviewers celebrate it as a witty, sophisticated teen comedy with genuine emotional depth. The sentiment arc follows the adventure structure, building to the parade climax before dipping during the weaker physical comedy elements and recovering with Cameron's character resolution.
Full 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
Eric Saiet
Shermerite
Jason Alderman
Shermerite
Crew
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