Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
A quick-witted slacker leads his friends on a whimsical, brisk adventure through Chicago, outsmarting everyone.
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.
How intense is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a party watch. The humor runs dry and broad. Rated PG-13.
What Ferris Bueller's Day Off feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel good
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, broad and big
- Best for
- Comfort watchPartyFamily night
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Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off for you?
Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off scary?
No. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is streaming on Apple TV+, Paramount+, AMC+ and Kanopy.
Does Ferris Bueller's Day Off have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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