The Breakfast Club(1985)
“They only met once, but it changed their lives forever.”
Overview
Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Brian and Andrew, the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.
Director
John Hughes
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$52M
Cast
Emilio Estevez
as Andrew Clark
Judd Nelson
as John Bender
Molly Ringwald
as Claire Standish
Anthony Michael Hall
as Brian Johnson
Ally Sheedy
as Allison Reynolds
Paul Gleason
as Richard Vernon
John Kapelos
as Carl
Perry Crawford
as Allison's Father
Mary Christian
as Brian's Sister
Ron Dean
as Andy's Father
Tim Gamble
as Claire's Father
Fran Gargano
as Allison's Mom
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$52M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • A&M Films • Channel Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Breakfast Club?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Breakfast Club (1985).
What is The Breakfast Club about?▼
Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Brian and Andrew, the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.
Who directed The Breakfast Club?▼
The Breakfast Club was directed by John Hughes and released in 1985. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Breakfast Club?▼
The Breakfast Club has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The Breakfast Club?▼
The cast of The Breakfast Club includes Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clark, Judd Nelson as John Bender, Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish, Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson, Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds and more.
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