Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off appropriate for children?

# Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Parent Guide This PG-13 comedy follows a high school student who skips school for a day of Chicago adventures. While generally family-friendly with mild language and sexual content, it glorifies deception and rule-breaking, which may influence younger children. Best suited for teenagers who can appreciate the humor without mimicking Ferris's behavior.

What age is Ferris Bueller's Day Off suitable for?

Our verdict for Ferris Bueller's Day Off is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1986

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Matthew Broderick

Ferris Bueller

Alan Ruck

Cameron Frye

Mia Sara

Sloane Peterson

Jeffrey Jones

Ed Rooney

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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