1986 MATTHEW BRODERICK: "My Dad Was Beaming" | FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF | Classic Movie Interview

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From defying authority without food fights to talking directly to the camera, Matthew Broderick explains what made Ferris Bueller’s Day Off so special. He jokes about wanting to play Rambo, struggling with medieval horses in Ladyhawke, and getting grounded in Project X. This is a charming, laid-back look at a rising star with a sharp wit and a genuine love for the craft.

00:00 – Ferris Bueller’s character: clever, not cruel
00:22 – Defying authority without chaos
00:42 – Ferris fools adults, but respects them
01:02 – Love for his parents & fear of growing up
01:25 – The “last hurrah” of high school
01:47 – Saying goodbye to childhood, friends, and home
02:06 – “This is the last teen role”
02:26 – Hoping for older, less lovable roles (and Rambo?)
02:53 – Breaking the fourth wall: stage vs. film
03:18 – Acting to a machine (camera awkwardness)
03:40 – Filming Ferris’s monologues alone in his room
03:57 – Confidence, vulnerability & self-consciousness
04:15 – Growing up as James Broderick’s son
04:33 – His dad’s joy watching him on stage
04:51 – No downsides to a showbiz upbringing
05:01 – *Max Dugan Returns*: first film experience
05:14 – Working with Jason Robards & a kind cast
05:33 – WarGames & the rise of science thrillers
05:49 – No pressure on performance—just a great story
06:06 – *Ladyhawke*: hard shoot, cold, and dangerous
06:27 – Feeling like a modern guy in a medieval world
06:46 – Was he happy with it? Kind of!
07:09 – Project X & bonding with chimpanzees
07:33 – Plot details: grounded pilot, Air Force chimps
07:54 – The best and worst parts of being an actor