The Breakfast Club

Name: The Breakfast Club
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1985-02-15
Cast: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy

1985 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved 21 Jump Street or Grease, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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 it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$52 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 754K people sought it out in the past year