We’ve all been there, attempting to pull off the ultimate con: the “I’m too sick to go to school” act. While this trick may not work as well in real life anymore, thanks to vigilant parents and stricter school attendance policies, Hollywood still manages to make it an entertaining and relatable plot device. So, let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore the top five movies that revolve around staying home sick from school.
5. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead
Alright, so this one isn’t technically about staying home sick from school, but it does involve staying home due to a lack of parental supervision. When the Crandell siblings’ elderly babysitter unexpectedly passes away, they must learn to navigate their newfound freedom without giving in to their baser instincts. It’s an interesting way to force kids to grow up quickly, but not exactly a recommended method.
4. Everything, Everything
Imagine living your entire life indoors, never able to step outside. The protagonist of this film suffers from SCID, an auto-immune deficiency disease, which means she hasn’t been able to build up any immunity to the outside world. However, as the story unfolds, we learn that she may not actually have the condition, and that experiencing life is essential for personal growth. A poignant reminder that we can’t truly live if we don’t venture out into the world.
3. Billy Madison
Now, let’s shift gears to the comedic side of things. Billy Madison is on a mission to prove to his father that he can, in fact, learn something. As he progresses through each grade, he eventually reaches high school and realizes that his glory days are long gone. It’s no surprise that he tries to stay home sick, but his attempt is thwarted when he declines the maid’s offer to shave her armpits. Back to school for Billy!
2. The Fault in Our Stars
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In life, we choose who we allow to hurt us, and if we’re wise, we learn to live with those choices. Hazel, a cancer patient, knows that her situation isn’t likely to improve but still strives to make her life meaningful. She often stays home out of necessity, needing to be near her parents in case something happens. However, when she meets Augustus, she realizes that a sheltered life is not what she wants. So, she makes her choice and learns to live with it.
1. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ah, the classic tale of Ferris Bueller and his legendary day off. In today’s world, Ferris would likely be rushed to the hospital if he exhibited such severe symptoms. However, in the movie, he expertly manipulates the system, even providing a detailed explanation of which symptoms will raise red flags with parents. A modern-day Ferris would need to be incredibly skilled at faking just the right symptoms to pull off such a feat. Perhaps claiming a flu bug or an infectious cold would suffice.
So, there you have it – the top five movies about staying home sick from school. Admit it, you’ve tried this trick at least once in your life. Did you get away with it?
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