Why Cameron Frye is the Real Hero of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

No, it’s not because I like his name

Here’s a conversation starter for your New Year’s Eve party: Ferris Bueller is not the main character of classic John Hughes film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

The real main character is Cameron Frye. Ferris is simply the catalyst and narrator of Cameron’s story.

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