Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

If Ferris Bueller's Day Off doesn't top your 'Greatest High School Movies of the 80s' list, you might need to check if your sense of fun isn't skipping class too. I mean, the sheer audacity of Ferris—playing hookie, rocking a parade, and still being the cool kid everyone roots for—is high school movie royalty. And let's not forget trying to explain to non-believers why saving Ferris is a cultural necessity, not just a quirky poster. This movie isn't just a film; it's a survival guide for the eternally cool.