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The Breakfast Club (1985)

R · 1985-02-15 · 1h 38m · EN
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They only met once, but it changed their lives forever.

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.

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John HughesDirector, Writer
Budget
$1M
Box office
$51.5M

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▶ Lunchtime▶ Judd Nelson Says "Eat my shorts" to the Vice Principal▶ The Great Escape Extended Preview▶ Breakfast Club (1985) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0686]▶ 35th Anniversary Spot▶ Detention Dance▶ 30th Anniversary Celebration Trailer▶ The Breakfast Club Trailer

Top billed cast

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Emilio EstevezEmilio EstevezAndrew ClarkPaul GleasonPaul GleasonRichard VernonAnthony Michael HallAnthony Michael HallBrian JohnsonJohn KapelosJohn KapelosCarlJudd NelsonJudd NelsonJohn BenderMolly RingwaldMolly RingwaldClaire StandishAlly SheedyAlly SheedyAllison ReynoldsPerry CrawfordPerry CrawfordAllison's FatherMary ChristianMary ChristianBrian's SisterRon DeanRon DeanAndy's FatherTim GambleTim GambleClaire's FatherFran GarganoFran GarganoAllison's Mom

Keywords

1980sComing of ageTeenagerStudentHigh schoolStereotypeTeenage rebellionTeen angstDetentionTardy hallOne location

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinity1980s · Coming Of Age · TeenagerDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference28284Actor preference93447 · 74410 · 38226Country preferenceUs

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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.

How long is The Breakfast Club?

The Breakfast Club has a runtime of 98 minutes.

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