Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

John Hughes, 1986
PG-13; 103 minutes

“Ferris Bueller, an amazing high-school senior, leads a charmed life. First of all, he is actually popular across group lines – breaking a teen-age hierarchy that makes India’s caste system look egalitarian. The jocks, druggies, heavy-metal types, preppies, losers, grinds, and popular kids all think he’s swell. Why? Because he has that magic ability so prized in adolescence – he can get away with anything.” –Nina Darnton, The New York Times

Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago with his friend (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend (Mia Sara). On Ferris’s trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act.

Celebrate back-to-school festivities with the featured films this September. “My Favorite Films” features tales of romance, humor, suspense, satire, and heroism. This series of films may hold special memories for you—no matter how many times you see them, they draw you in again and again. While many of these films are available through streaming, seeing them in theatre is always more fun.

Make a day of it at the Modern and include extra time to visit the galleries. Enjoy lunch in Café Modern followed by an afternoon screening, or plan for a coffee break afterward with fellow film enthusiasts.

Screenings are at 2 pm most Wednesdays in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 (FREE for Modern members) and are available at the Museum’s admission desk or online. Click here to purchase tickets online.