Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a comedy film directed by John Hughes, running about 103 minutes. “One man's struggle to take it easy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Ferris Bueller's Day Off stars Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller, Alan Ruck as Cameron Frye, Mia Sara as Sloane Peterson and Jeffrey Jones as Ed Rooney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Ferris Bueller's Day Off has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $70.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ferris Bueller's Day Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)?
- In US, Ferris Bueller's Day Off is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off worth watching?
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off stars Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones and Jennifer Grey.
- When was Ferris Bueller's Day Off released?
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.