Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

Comedy
→ Influenced 1 films ← Inspired by 3 films

After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.

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← Inspired By

The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers (1980)1
 The Graduate
The Graduate (1967)2

→ Influenced

Limitless
Limitless (2011)3

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Influenced By

  1. The Blues Brothers (1980)
    "While not a direct homage, discussions suggest that certain scenes, such as the parade sequence, may have been inspired by similar musical numbers in "The Blues Brothers."" analysis - Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off intentionally inspired by Blues Brothers? Movies & TV Stack Exchange
  2. The Graduate (1967)
    "The film includes a scene where Ferris Bueller sprints down the sidewalk, which is an homage to Benjamin Braddock's similar run in "The Graduate."" Tvtropes source

Influenced

  1. Limitless (2011)
    "The playful narrative techniques and breaking of the fourth wall in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" influenced the storytelling style of "Limitless."" 'Limitless' EP on 'Ferris Bueller' Episode: Movie Influenced Series 'In a Lot of Ways' Joe Otterson TheWrap