Ferris Bueller, a soon to be high school graduate from the Chicago suburbs, fakes an illness two months before graduation. With his father’s stolen Ferrari, he takes a wild trip into the city. His friends come along for the rebellious ride, all making excuses to cut class. On this ride, there is no adventure too small.
The cast of this movie is composed of but not limited to Matthew Broderick starring as Ferris Bueler, as well as Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jennifer Grey, and Jeffrey Jones. Matthew Broderick brings this role to life as it was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. He as well is recognized for his voice acting as “adult Simba” in The Lion King, and Leo Bloom in the Broadway musical, and film, The Producers.
While there are many fans of the movie, many don’t know the “fun facts” behind it. Firstly, Ferris Bueler’s actual day off was June 5 1985. Considering how complex and incredible the plotline is, it is astonishing to note that the entire script of the movie was written in a mere 6 days. Not only this, but you would not believe who else auditioned for the role of Ferris Bueler. Everyone wanted to be him! Rob Lowe, Johnny Depp, John Cusack, Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, Robert Downey Jr, and Michael J. Fox were all considered for his part!
Some of the best parts of the movie were probably filmed right around the corner from you and you didn’t even know. See it for yourself!
- The one and only Glenbrook High School- 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, US
- Cameron’s House- 370 Beech Street, Highland Park, IL, US
- Chicago Board of Trade- 141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, US
- The boys goof around at a Museum, which is the Art Institute of Chicago- 610 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
- Willis Tower- 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, US
- Ferris catches a foul ball at the Cubs game at Wrigley Field- 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, US
- Ferris realizes how many miles he put on his dad’s car and has a meltdown at Glencoe Beach- 160 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe, IL, US
- The Bueller House- 4160 Country Club Drive, Long Beach