"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is a 1986 comedy film directed by John Hughes. The story follows Ferris Bueller, a high school student who fakes being sick to skip school and enjoy a day of adventure in Chicago with his friends, Cameron Frye and Sloane Peterson. Throughout the day, they encounter various escapades while trying to avoid detection by Principal Rooney, who is determined to catch Ferris in his deception. The film explores themes of youth, freedom, and the importance of taking a break from responsibilities.