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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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Overview

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Writer:
John Hughes (written by)
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Release Date:
11 June 1986 (USA) more
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Tagline:
While the rest of us were just thinking about it...Ferris borrowed a Ferrari and did it...all in a day. more
Plot:
A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite of what the principal thinks of that. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. more
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(126 articles)
Principal Rooney's Wife Wants to Drop Out
 (From TMZ. 4 December 2009, 9:21 PM, PST)

Birthday Suits: Good Hair, and Good Music.
 (From FilmExperience. 14 November 2009, 7:29 AM, PST)

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Smart A*s v. The Establishment -- Ferris Bueller Rules! more (363 total)

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103 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When the Ferrari crashed, the fiberglass hood ripped, but branches were put over the rip to make sure the camera didn't record it. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ferris is on TV catching the foul ball there are two pitchers warming up in the bullpen. However, when we cut to the conversation at the ballpark there are no such pitchers to be found. more
Quotes:
[after making a horrible noise with a clarinet]
Ferris: Never had one lesson!
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FAQ

What song is playing when they are driving home and they notice how many miles are on the Ferrari?
What song is playing when Sloane and Ferris kiss at the end of the film?
What song is playing when Ferris is running home at the end of the film?
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49 out of 59 people found the following comment useful.
Smart A*s v. The Establishment -- Ferris Bueller Rules!, 11 September 2005
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Author: mdm-11 from United States

Ferris Bueller was either loved or hated by his peers for always getting away with anything he'd do. Some would want him expelled, others want him for Class President. On this extremely eventful day, the audience is invited to follow Ferris, his best pal and his girlfriend from morning to afternoon (when they all should have been in school), enjoying a holiday declared by the resourceful Ferris Bueller.

They get to speed on the freeway in a Ferrari, sing "Danke Schoen" on an Octoberfest Float, eat at the most exclusive restaurant in town and always keep just one step ahead of a furious principal in hot pursuit. With fake computer grade and attendance records, Ferris has it made.

The scene where the principal hitches a ride on a school bus after having been "torn up" by Doberman watch dogs is worth the ticket price (Oh Yeah!). This is one of the funniest "high school prankster movies" ever! Has it been 20 years already? This is a definite Cult Classic! Right up there with Animal House and Caddy Shack.

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