The Breakfast Club
"They only met once, but it changed their lives forever."
Originally released in 1985. The Breakfast Club is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Hughes.
Starring Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Molly Ringwald
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (8,387 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$51.5M
51.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $51,530,442
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- A&M Films
- Channel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Breakfast Club?
The Breakfast Club was directed by John Hughes.
How long is The Breakfast Club?
The Breakfast Club has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Breakfast Club released?
The Breakfast Club was released on February 15, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Breakfast Club?
The main cast of The Breakfast Club includes Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy.
Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?
The Breakfast Club has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 8,387 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.