The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

1985 · 98 min · EN · R · 7.7 (8,788 votes)
Dir. John Hughes · Starring Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Paul Gleason · Music Keith Forsey

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

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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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A poignant, witty journey through the raw emotions of adolescence. It feels like a shared secret, breaking down social walls with empathetic dialogue and an undeniable 80s charm. You'll find yourself reflecting on identity and the universal struggle to be understood, all wrapped in a classic, enduring package.

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