Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $70,136,369 | Details |
| International Box Office | $41,891 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $70,178,260 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $11,631,945 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,410,580 | |
| Total | $13,042,525 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,275,647 (8.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 11.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,330 opening theaters/1,330 max. theaters, 14.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $213,811,942 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 11th, 1986 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | August 22nd, 1986 (Wide), released as Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Australia)
September 3rd, 2020 (Wide), released as Ferris Bueller's Day Off (New Zealand) November 20th, 2020 (Limited), released as Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Australia) |
| Video Release: | October 19th, 1999 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Scene in End Credits, Slow Motion Scene |
| Geographical setting: | Chicago |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age, Dysfunctional Family, Sibling Rivalry, Skipping School |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Subgenre: | Buddy Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1986 | 2 | $6,275,647 | 1,330 | $4,719 | $8,528,068 | 1 | |
| Jun 20, 1986 | 5 | $5,721,799 | -9% | 1,330 | $4,302 | $18,621,954 | 2 |
| Jun 27, 1986 | 7 | $4,312,047 | -25% | 1,330 | $3,242 | $26,736,986 | 3 |
| Jul 4, 1986 | 7 | $3,359,881 | -22% | 1,330 | $2,526 | $33,116,164 | 4 |
| Jul 11, 1986 | 8 | $3,567,603 | +6% | 1,202 | $2,968 | $39,097,029 | 5 |
| Jul 18, 1986 | 7 | $2,721,791 | -24% | 1,216 | $2,238 | $43,907,797 | 6 |
| Jul 25, 1986 | 10 | $2,412,136 | -11% | 1,114 | $2,165 | $48,143,468 | 7 |
| Aug 1, 1986 | 11 | $1,829,255 | -24% | 955 | $1,915 | $51,621,350 | 8 |
| Aug 8, 1986 | 15 | $1,558,730 | -15% | 856 | $1,821 | $54,469,230 | 9 |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 15 | $1,229,605 | -21% | 778 | $1,580 | $56,790,470 | 10 |
| Aug 22, 1986 | 15 | $1,118,404 | -9% | 685 | $1,633 | $58,778,922 | 11 |
| Aug 29, 1986 | 12 | $1,324,231 | +18% | 598 | $2,214 | $60,799,403 | 12 |
| Sep 5, 1986 | 11 | $1,087,720 | -18% | 777 | $1,400 | $62,133,763 | 13 |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 9 | $1,179,337 | +8% | 950 | $1,241 | $63,608,562 | 14 |
| Sep 19, 1986 | 10 | $1,075,000 | -9% | 710 | $1,514 | $65,008,271 | 15 |
| Sep 26, 1986 | 11 | $900,315 | -16% | 779 | $1,156 | $66,325,901 | 16 |
| Oct 3, 1986 | 11 | $750,865 | -17% | 702 | $1,070 | $67,314,955 | 17 |
| Oct 10, 1986 | 11 | $561,466 | -25% | 542 | $1,036 | $68,075,174 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 1986 | 13 | $387,326 | -31% | 499 | $776 | $68,562,852 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 1986 | 14 | $282,949 | -27% | 387 | $731 | $68,963,373 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 1986 | 18 | $173,333 | -39% | 268 | $647 | $69,231,022 | 21 |
| Nov 7, 1986 | 17 | $208,263 | +20% | 201 | $1,036 | $69,506,693 | 22 |
| Nov 14, 1986 | 22 | $120,281 | -42% | 144 | $835 | $69,941,544 | 23 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1986 | 2 | $10,647,734 | 1,330 | $8,006 | $12,900,155 | 2 | |
| Jun 20, 1986 | 4 | $9,524,784 | -11% | 1,330 | $7,161 | $22,424,939 | 3 |
| Jun 27, 1986 | 7 | $7,331,344 | -23% | 1,330 | $5,512 | $29,756,283 | 4 |
| Jul 4, 1986 | 8 | $5,773,143 | -21% | 1,330 | $4,341 | $35,529,426 | 5 |
| Jul 11, 1986 | 8 | $5,656,580 | -2% | 1,202 | $4,706 | $41,186,006 | 6 |
| Jul 18, 1986 | 7 | $4,545,326 | -20% | 1,216 | $3,738 | $45,731,332 | 7 |
| Aug 8, 1986 | 15 | $2,650,365 | 856 | $3,096 | $55,560,865 | 10 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 15 | $2,099,653 | -21% | 778 | $2,699 | $57,660,518 | 11 |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 9 | $1,504,046 | 950 | $1,583 | $63,933,271 | 15 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 9/3/2020 | $80 | 1 | 1 | 4 | $3,872 | 6/15/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $38,019 | |||||||||
| International Total | $41,891 | 6/15/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Matthew Broderick | Ferris Bueller |
Supporting
| Mia Sara | Sloane Peterson | |
| Alan Ruck | Cameron Frye | |
| Jennifer Grey | Jean 'Jeanie' Bueller | |
| Cindy Pickett | Katie Bueller | |
| Lyman Ward | Tom Bueller | |
| Jeffrey Jones | Ed Rooney | |
| Edie McClurg | Grace, School Secretary | |
| Ben Stein | Economics Teacher | |
| Del Close | English Teacher | |
| Virginia Capers | Florence Sparrow, R.N. | |
| Richard Edson | A1-EZ OK Park Attendant | |
| Larry Flash Jenkins | Attendant's Co-Pilot | |
| Kristy Swanson | Simone Adamlee | |
| Max Perlich | Anderson |
Cameo
| Charlie Sheen | Boy in Police Station | |
| John Hughes | Guy Running Between Cabs |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Hughes | Director | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Tom Jacobson | Producer | |
| John Hughes | Producer | |
| Michael Chinich | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Hirsch | Editor | |
| Ira Newborn | Composer | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,275,647 (8.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 11.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,330 opening theaters/1,330 max. theaters, 14.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $213,811,942 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 11th, 1986 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | August 22nd, 1986 (Wide), released as Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Australia)
September 3rd, 2020 (Wide), released as Ferris Bueller's Day Off (New Zealand) November 20th, 2020 (Limited), released as Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Australia) |
| Video Release: | October 19th, 1999 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Scene in End Credits, Slow Motion Scene |
| Geographical setting: | Chicago |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age, Dysfunctional Family, Sibling Rivalry, Skipping School |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Subgenre: | Buddy Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1986 | 2 | $6,275,647 | 1,330 | $4,719 | $8,528,068 | 1 | |
| Jun 20, 1986 | 5 | $5,721,799 | -9% | 1,330 | $4,302 | $18,621,954 | 2 |
| Jun 27, 1986 | 7 | $4,312,047 | -25% | 1,330 | $3,242 | $26,736,986 | 3 |
| Jul 4, 1986 | 7 | $3,359,881 | -22% | 1,330 | $2,526 | $33,116,164 | 4 |
| Jul 11, 1986 | 8 | $3,567,603 | +6% | 1,202 | $2,968 | $39,097,029 | 5 |
| Jul 18, 1986 | 7 | $2,721,791 | -24% | 1,216 | $2,238 | $43,907,797 | 6 |
| Jul 25, 1986 | 10 | $2,412,136 | -11% | 1,114 | $2,165 | $48,143,468 | 7 |
| Aug 1, 1986 | 11 | $1,829,255 | -24% | 955 | $1,915 | $51,621,350 | 8 |
| Aug 8, 1986 | 15 | $1,558,730 | -15% | 856 | $1,821 | $54,469,230 | 9 |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 15 | $1,229,605 | -21% | 778 | $1,580 | $56,790,470 | 10 |
| Aug 22, 1986 | 15 | $1,118,404 | -9% | 685 | $1,633 | $58,778,922 | 11 |
| Aug 29, 1986 | 12 | $1,324,231 | +18% | 598 | $2,214 | $60,799,403 | 12 |
| Sep 5, 1986 | 11 | $1,087,720 | -18% | 777 | $1,400 | $62,133,763 | 13 |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 9 | $1,179,337 | +8% | 950 | $1,241 | $63,608,562 | 14 |
| Sep 19, 1986 | 10 | $1,075,000 | -9% | 710 | $1,514 | $65,008,271 | 15 |
| Sep 26, 1986 | 11 | $900,315 | -16% | 779 | $1,156 | $66,325,901 | 16 |
| Oct 3, 1986 | 11 | $750,865 | -17% | 702 | $1,070 | $67,314,955 | 17 |
| Oct 10, 1986 | 11 | $561,466 | -25% | 542 | $1,036 | $68,075,174 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 1986 | 13 | $387,326 | -31% | 499 | $776 | $68,562,852 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 1986 | 14 | $282,949 | -27% | 387 | $731 | $68,963,373 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 1986 | 18 | $173,333 | -39% | 268 | $647 | $69,231,022 | 21 |
| Nov 7, 1986 | 17 | $208,263 | +20% | 201 | $1,036 | $69,506,693 | 22 |
| Nov 14, 1986 | 22 | $120,281 | -42% | 144 | $835 | $69,941,544 | 23 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1986 | 2 | $10,647,734 | 1,330 | $8,006 | $12,900,155 | 2 | |
| Jun 20, 1986 | 4 | $9,524,784 | -11% | 1,330 | $7,161 | $22,424,939 | 3 |
| Jun 27, 1986 | 7 | $7,331,344 | -23% | 1,330 | $5,512 | $29,756,283 | 4 |
| Jul 4, 1986 | 8 | $5,773,143 | -21% | 1,330 | $4,341 | $35,529,426 | 5 |
| Jul 11, 1986 | 8 | $5,656,580 | -2% | 1,202 | $4,706 | $41,186,006 | 6 |
| Jul 18, 1986 | 7 | $4,545,326 | -20% | 1,216 | $3,738 | $45,731,332 | 7 |
| Aug 8, 1986 | 15 | $2,650,365 | 856 | $3,096 | $55,560,865 | 10 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 15 | $2,099,653 | -21% | 778 | $2,699 | $57,660,518 | 11 |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 9 | $1,504,046 | 950 | $1,583 | $63,933,271 | 15 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 9/3/2020 | $80 | 1 | 1 | 4 | $3,872 | 6/15/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $38,019 | |||||||||
| International Total | $41,891 | 6/15/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Matthew Broderick | Ferris Bueller |
Supporting
| Mia Sara | Sloane Peterson | |
| Alan Ruck | Cameron Frye | |
| Jennifer Grey | Jean 'Jeanie' Bueller | |
| Cindy Pickett | Katie Bueller | |
| Lyman Ward | Tom Bueller | |
| Jeffrey Jones | Ed Rooney | |
| Edie McClurg | Grace, School Secretary | |
| Ben Stein | Economics Teacher | |
| Del Close | English Teacher | |
| Virginia Capers | Florence Sparrow, R.N. | |
| Richard Edson | A1-EZ OK Park Attendant | |
| Larry Flash Jenkins | Attendant's Co-Pilot | |
| Kristy Swanson | Simone Adamlee | |
| Max Perlich | Anderson |
Cameo
| Charlie Sheen | Boy in Police Station | |
| John Hughes | Guy Running Between Cabs |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Hughes | Director | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Tom Jacobson | Producer | |
| John Hughes | Producer | |
| Michael Chinich | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Hirsch | Editor | |
| Ira Newborn | Composer | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.