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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

Poster for Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Leisure rules.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Hughes
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    Ferris Bueller Matthew Broderick
  • Profile picture of Alan Ruck
    Cameron Frye Alan Ruck
  • Profile picture of Mia Sara
    Sloane Peterson Mia Sara
  • Profile picture of Jeffrey Jones
    Ed Rooney Jeffrey Jones
  • Profile picture of Jennifer Grey
    Jeanie Bueller Jennifer Grey
  • Profile picture of Cindy Pickett
    Katie Bueller Cindy Pickett
  • Profile picture of Lyman Ward
    Tom Bueller Lyman Ward
  • Profile picture of Edie McClurg
    Grace, School Secretary Edie McClurg

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