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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Director: John Hughes
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones
Runtime103 min
Rating15
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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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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) is a critically acclaimed comedy that has become a beloved classic. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty script, charismatic performances, and inventive direction from John Hughes. While it did not receive any major awards at the time, the film has since gained a strong cult following and is considered one of the most iconic high school comedies of all time. With an impressive 8.0/10 rating on IMDb and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has resonated strongly with audiences as well.
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John Hughes' 1986 classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a delightfully charming comedy that showcases the magnetic talents of Matthew Broderick, who brings an infectiously playful energy to the role of the charismatic high school rebel Ferris Bueller as he skips school for an unforgettable day of adventure in Chicago.
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 American teen comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by John Hughes. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck, with supporting roles from Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Cindy Pickett, Edie McClurg, Lyman Ward and Charlie Sheen. It tells the story of the eponymous character, a charismatic high school slacker who lives in Chicago and skips school with his best friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloane for a day, regularly breaking the fourth wall to explain his techniques and inner thoughts.
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