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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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Director:
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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(125 articles)
Birthday Suits: Good Hair, and Good Music.
 (From FilmExperience. 14 November 2009, 7:29 AM, PST)

Lost – The John Hughes Edition?
 (From TVovermind.com. 31 October 2009, 6:05 PM, PDT)

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Not just a classic of the 80s, but of any decade more (363 total)

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103 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
John Hughes wrote the script in six days. more
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Crew or equipment visible: During the Chicago fly by at the start of the movie, the helicopter taking the film is clearly seen reflected in one of the skyscrapers. more
Quotes:
Jeannie: In a nutshell: I hate my brother.
Boy in Police Station: That's cool. Did you blow him away or somethin'?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Van Wilder (2002) more
Soundtrack:
March Of The Swivelheads more

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 Ferris is running home at the end of the film?
What song is playing when we first see the Ferrari, and at the end credits?
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81 out of 103 people found the following comment useful.
Not just a classic of the 80s, but of any decade, 9 April 2003
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Author: Agent10 from Tucson, AZ

Matthew Broderick looked so brilliant in those days. While this film single handedly made him Ferris Bueller forever, at least this is a film that can be seen all throughout the years without dating too badly. Sure, the music and props will signify a time of discontent and bad hairdos, but the idealistic look of a man simply wanting to ditch school has never been made more daringly and charmingly.

Everything about this film was gold, from the postmodern "conversations" with the audience to the little back stories which seem to shape the overall canvas of the film. While Alan Ruck was way too old to play in this movie, at least he proved to be a great opposite to the cool and nonchalant Ferris. Gross-out comedies may now be the norm, at least we can look back to this film and enjoy a good, genuine laugh.

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