Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Film Guide

A film guide that uses John Hughes' classic teenage comedy to explore film
A film guide that uses John Hughes' classic teenage comedy to explore film

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), about a charming yet cheeky teenager who skips school with his friends to spend the day exploring Chicago.

 

This guide is useful for exploring subjects such as Film Studies, in addition to highlighting topics including friendship, community, film history and growing up.

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  • Film Studies

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