Ferris Bueller's Day Off chronicles the events in the day of a rather magical young man, Ferris. One spring day, toward the end of his senior year, Ferris gives into an overwhelming urge to cut school and head for downtown Chicago with his girl and his best friend, to see the sights, experience a day of freedom and show that with a little ingenuity, a bit of courage and a red Ferrari, life at 17 can be a joy!