Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1h 43m · 1986 · Directed by John Hughes · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) runs 1h 43m, directed by John Hughes. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy

Where to watch: Apple TV+, Paramount+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)