Best high school comedy ever. The beginning part was soo funny.
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Hilarious comedy classic; language makes it PG-13.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Parents need to know that this movie has surprising amounts of "bad" (listing toward inappropriate) language and thus isn't for younger kids. Also, it's about skipping school. So you might want to get a word in about not trying this at home. Ferris lies, shows off, and steals a car. It's a little disconcerting that he never faces any consequences -- even Bart Simpson usually has to take responsibility. Mostly, the movie glorifies defiance of authority. Sure, it's a little edgy, but teens can handle it.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how people defy authority. Do your kids understand the difference between Ferris's fantasy presentation and what would really happen if they did what he did? The filmmakers justify the hero's attitude as a healthy response to self-centered, dumb, and materialistic adults. Do you agree? A good question would be whether the carefree Ferris is going to be any better when he grows up. If he grows up.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Great comdey, I was really laughing out loud. Language is the main concern, this movie isn't for little kids. The characters aren't great role models, but whoever heard of role models in comedy?
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
perfect for 12+ but has some strong language
I love it, im 13 and I really like it, it does have some use of the words s**t and ass but thats about it
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Great movie
Very funny movie; not graphic at all for a PG-13 movie. The characters aren't necessarily good role models, but there's little sexual stuff and language. My friend and I thought it hilarious.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
It's suitable for teenagers, just a little risky for tweens.
I think that this movie is hilarious and very well done, but it does have some inappropriate scenes. Like how Ferris and his girl-friend spread the love quite a bit, and using some bad language. The characters aren't the best role-models since they skipped school to have some fun in the city and how they get into some trouble along the way.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
A hilarious and innovative movie for ages 13+
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one movie you must see before you die. It's a hilarious and adventurous comedy that will keep you laughing from beginning to end. I think it's amazing how innovative this movie was. This movie probably inspired Home Alone to an extent; both movies had contraptions set up in the home by the main character. TV shows like Better off Ted (ABC) and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (Nick) have crazy situations and both shows frequently break the fourth wall like this movie did. Phineas and Ferb (Disney) is basically Ferris Bueller for kids: the duo are always part of crazy situations that the parents are oblivious to, but one person is not and wants others to know. The episode of Drake & Josh (Nick) titled "Vicious Tiberius" was probably inspired by an incident in this movie involving a mean rottweiler. Here's the objectionable content: some suggestive content and double-entendres on the higher end of a PG rating, strong language present in the movie version (edited out on basic-cable TV), some iffy messages present. I highly recommend this movie for ages 13+.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
this movie is soooo awesome
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Fine for teens, but LOTS of language and iffy mesages
This is a VERY funny movie, it will mostly apeale to teens, but that's the only audiance it's apropriate for: 1. a suprising amount of language including: aroud 50 uses of S--t, lots of uses of a-s, h--l, d--n, b--ch, one f--k, one use of the finger, and another incomplete f--k. 2. harmless teen kissing 3. Ferris is a VERY iffy role model, he lies, pesuades people to see or do his way, steals, constently skips school, and even gives the audiance how to tips on how to fake a sickness and get out of school. So overall this is a very funny movie for teens 13 and up!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Please watch this movie
This is a very great movie!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Best comedy movie
my fave comedy movie
Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
bueller? bueller?
This movie is the best movie ever!!! i have almost memorized it! its sooo easy to quote! yah there is alot of cursing f--k is said geustered and implied, and every other cuss word is said at least twice. also ferris has VERY high disrespect for authority figures. but if your kids know not to skip school and not say the curse words than hey its all good let the kid have some fun!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I love this movie..
Sure, there are some bad parts, and a good handful of language, but it's nothing too terrible. I love this movie, its hilarious.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
A favorite in our house
What I think is great about this movie is that it's really all about Cameron, and will he learn to stand up for himself? I also love that yeah, they skip school -- but their idea of an adventure is seeing the stock market in action, and visiting the art museum. It's just beautiful to me that, in this day and age where it seems every teen is portrayed as thinking only of sex or being 'cool' -- this movie makes the art museum or a parade look 'cool'. If cussing is the end of your world and you need all your media to convince your kids of the value of going to school, this movie is not for you.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
THE BEST
this is one of the best movies ever made! a little language.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
OK
Average.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Great comedy!
This is probably the best comedy I've ever seen. Though there are a lot of bad messages (kids skipping school, cheating, etc.), it is all very funny and ends up with a great ending, though sad for the car. Good acting and an awesome Ferrari add to the coolness. A lot of bad language... Still really cool.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
I Love It
This is a great movie. I watched it when it first came out and have seen it probably 15 or 20 times since then. The worst thing about it is the language.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
funny
some iffy jokes
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| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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