“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986)

Everyone and their mother has seen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. The movie was filmed and takes place in Chicago, so it’s an especially popular film in this section of the midwest, but that isn’t for no reason. 

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a classic film that features Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck. The movie covers Ferris Bueller and his big senior year finale. Ferris skips school with his friends Cameron and Sloane as they go on adventures across the great city of Chicago, all while trying not to get caught. 

Ferris Bueller embodies what it means to let go and live in the moment, which is something I think current high school seniors need to do more of. Two years of a pandemic barred high schoolers from doing anything fun, so a film such as “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” that encourages you to just let go and have fun is exactly what this year’s seniors need. 

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is the perfect film for this year’s graduating class, it embodies everything this class needs in their lives, and adds a little bit of childhood nostalgia for kids raised in the Chicago area. 

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is available for to buy on YouTube, Amazon Prime, or Google Play.