John Hughes was known for setting many of his films in the suburbs of which U.S. city?
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Fact: John Hughes frequently set his iconic films in the suburbs of Chicago, where he was born and raised. Classics like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Sixteen Candles captured suburban teen life in the Chicago area, particularly along the North Shore. Hughes also wrote and produced other Chicago-area–connected films including Home Alone, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Weird Science. His consistent use of Chicago’s suburban backdrop helped define the look and tone of 1980s coming-of-age films.
Correct Answer: Chicago