The Breakfast Club

They only met once, but it changed their lives forever.

19851h 38m7.7(8,743 votes)

ComedyDrama

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 li…

The Breakfast Club (1985) is a comedy and drama film directed by John Hughes. It stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Molly Ringwald. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 8,743 votes.

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Director

John Hughes

Cast

Emilio Estevez

Andrew Clark

Judd Nelson

John Bender

Molly Ringwald

Claire Standish

Anthony Michael Hall

Brian Johnson

Ally Sheedy

Allison Reynolds

Paul Gleason

Richard Vernon

John Kapelos

Carl

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Who stars in The Breakfast Club?

The Breakfast Club stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Anthony Michael Hall, and was directed by John Hughes.

How long is The Breakfast Club?

The Breakfast Club has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did The Breakfast Club come out?

The Breakfast Club was released in 1985.

What genre is The Breakfast Club?

The Breakfast Club is a comedy and drama film.

Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?

The Breakfast Club holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.