# Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

> A charismatic high-school truant turns one stolen day in Chicago into an exuberant rebellion against routine, authority, and the pressure to grow up.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4568

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: John Hughes
- Cast: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward, Edie McClurg
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, lazy sunday, nostalgic movie night

## Synopsis

A high school student takes a daring day off, turning Chicago into his playground.

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