St. Elmo's Fire
Seen it?1985 | 108 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Carnal Knowledge, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 455K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joel Schumacher
- Andrew McCarthyKevin Dolenz
- Emilio EstevezKirby Keger
- Rob LoweBilly Hicks
- Demi MooreJules
- Judd NelsonAlec Newbary
- Ally SheedyLeslie Hunter
- Mare WinninghamWendy Beamish
- Martin BalsamMr. Beamish
- Andie MacDowellDale Biberman
- Joyce Van PattenMrs. Beamish