- Actors: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey
- Directors: John Hughes
- Writers: John Hughes
- Producers: John Hughes, Jane Vickerilla, Michael Chinich, Tom Jacobson
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Paramount
- VHS Release Date: 3 July 2000
- Run Time: 103 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CIYX
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,290 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Like a soda pop left open all night, Ferris Bueller's Day Off seems to have lost its effervescence over time. Sure, Matthew Broderick is still appealing as the perennial truant, Ferris, who takes one memorable day off from school. Jeffrey Jones is nasty and scheming as the principal who's out to catch him. Jennifer Grey is winning as Ferris' sister (who ends up making out in the police station with a prophetic vision of Charlie Sheen). But there's a definite sense that this film was of a particular time frame: the 80s. It's still fun, though. There's Ferris singing "Twist and Shout" during a Chicago parade, and a lovely sequence in the Art Institute. But don't get it and expect your kids to love it the way you did. Like it or not, it's yours alone. --Keith Simanton, Amazon.com
From the Back Cover
Ferris Bueller. Larger than life. Blessed with a magical sense of serendipity. He's a model for all tose who take themselves too seriously. A guy who knows the value of the day off. Ferris Bueller's Day Off chronicles the events in the day of a rather magical young man, Ferris (Matthew Broderick). One spring day, toward the end of his senior year, ferris gives into an overwhelming urge to cut school and head for downtown Chicago with his girl (Mia Sara) and his best friend (Alan Ruck), to see the sights, experience a day of freedom and show that with a little ingenuity, a bit of courage and a red Ferrari, life at 17 can be a joy!
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a film that will lift your spirits every time. A real feel good movie, it delivers with a great story and first rate comedy. Matthew Broderick is perfect as Ferris, as is Mia Sara - his gorgeous girlfriend. Some reviewers have said it looks dated in places, personally I would say its a timeless classic. Has great music too.
You can go into the plot in some detail, which reveals holes - but the film isn't about an intricate plot. Just trust me when I say it all comes together at the end!
This film is well worth buying, because I gaurantee you will watch it again.....and again...and again....Just leave a few weeks in between or you'll kill its charm.
DVD version: great quality picture. Commentary by director. Not much else, but its not a hi-tec film. It gives you a great film with easy scene access - useful as some scenes you will want to watch over and over again.
The essence of the story: Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while - you could miss it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The infectious joy of John Hughes's 1986 film ushered in a new genre of slacker comedy. Matthew Broderick with Mia Sara and Alan Ruck, is Ferris, the charismatic teenage hero who drags his best friend on a day-long road trip to introduce him to a few illicit pleasures before adult responsibilities lay claim to his soul. There are few more perfect illustrations of the teenage itch. In a previous decade, the happy-go-lucky Ferris would be a insufferable geek. Here he is the most enduring high-school clown in 1980s cinema.
31 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I purchased this after a recommendation from Virgilio Anderson. I must say that Virgilio has exceptional taste, this movie is fab!
I am now going to look at some uniquely constructed buildings and listen to the sound of raindrops as they hit the sidewalk as these are other things recommended by Virgilio.
I am now going to look at some uniquely constructed buildings and listen to the sound of raindrops as they hit the sidewalk as these are other things recommended by Virgilio.
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amazing
got this for my mum for her birthday as its her favourite film. after she watched it every time it was on tv, thought i might as well get it for her. she loved it. Read more
Published 28 days ago by laura
An Iconic Film
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a very good film about one student's amazing day off. It is well-acted, fast-paced, clever,witty and very funny with Matthew Broderick giving an... Read more
Published 2 months ago by HBH
Good film, bad box
Arrived in good time but the box had small patch of rough, plastic which I is due to it being used before hand. No glitches on the actual DVD - loved the film!
Published 2 months ago by HFB
OH YEAH
Very quick delivery, great price, classic film! Been wanting to watch this again for a while now and thought i'd buy myself the DVD so i can watch it as many times as i like.
Published 3 months ago by Tom Sheffield
Movie fantastic - though not worth bluray
This is the best teen movie of the 80s IMHO. For a review of the movie, go to IMDB.
I purchased the bluray version expecting a cinema quality upgrade from the DVD version I... Read more
I purchased the bluray version expecting a cinema quality upgrade from the DVD version I... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Save Ferris
John Hughes at his best
I have seen this film so many times, and it still pleases 20 plus years on. John Hughes always delivers, and this is no exception. Read more
Published 7 months ago by London Girl
Ferris Buellers day Off is great!
Ferris Buellers Day Off is great! It's a cult film that i saw years ago when it was first released & have seen numerous times - but have never owned. Read more
Published 9 months ago by sparky
Great Movie
I remeber watching this many years ago and loving it's charm, wit and humour.Unlike many movies from the 80's this hasn't dated one bit, still as funny as ever. Read more
Published 9 months ago by jay74
An outstanding, memorable and special film
This film is beautiful, brilliantly acted, sweet, charming and hilarious.
Ferris, the character is a rascal you will love; innocently naughty and a complete hero... Read more
Ferris, the character is a rascal you will love; innocently naughty and a complete hero... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Hey MICKEY 5000!£4xx
perfection
in the history of cinema there are probably about 100 "perfect" movies,, this is one of them. But it, watch it, and if it's not instantly part of who you are , then there is... Read more
Published 15 months ago by JrF
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