Throughout the 80s, there were few filmmakers on a streak quite likeJohn Hughes. His name is attached to what feels likeall the biggest comedies of the era, fromThe Breakfast ClubtoPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles,Uncle Buck, andHome Aloneamong many more. One particular day off that he crafted still sticks in everyone’s minds, however, for its many iconic lines and the feeling of freedom it invokes. Now, Paramount Home Entertainment is givingFerris Bueller’s Day Offthe 4K treatment with a new release that has all the content needed to fill a day off of work or school.
Written and directed by Hughes,Ferris Bueller’s Day Offfollows the now-iconic Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), a high school slacker who ditches class along with his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) for the greatest day off ever put to film. The trio take Cameron’s father’s Ferrari for a joyride through Chicago, leaving behind all responsibility as they get up to an unbelievable day all while staying out of sight of anyone who might recognize them. Part of what made it an enduring classic wasthe constant fourth wall-shattering commentaryfrom Ferris as he explained the techniques he perfected to get out of class and projected his thoughts to the audience, letting viewers in on the absolutely chaotic ride as it unfolds. So beloved and important the film is within cinema history that it was officially added to theLibrary of Congress’s National Film Registryin 2014.
Broderick launched into superstardom withFerris Bueller’s Day Offwhich earned him a Golden Globe nomination and paved the way for a fruitful career with roles inThe Lion King,The Producers, andThe Cable Guyamong many more. He, Ruck, and Sara were joined in the film bya talented supporting castincludingJennifer Greyas Ferris’s sister Jeanie,Cindy PickettandLyman Wardas Ferris’s mother and father, andJeffrey Jonesas the Dean of Students Ed Rooney who memorably relentlessly searches for Ferris to bust him for his truancy only to end up in trouble of his own.
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What Special Features Are Included inFerris Bueller’s 4K Release?
There’s more to this day off than just the remastered film, however. Paramount Home Entertainment is also including Hughes' original commentary forFerris Bueller, a notable addition considering it hasn’t been available on-disc outside the original DVD release in 1999. As is typical, a digital copy of the film will also be included with the 4K release. Every original bit of legacy bonus content will also be available to make that day off all the sweeter.
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Offreleases in 4K on August 1. Check out the original trailer for the comedy classic below.
