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The Breakfast Club
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The Breakfast Club

1985-02-15 · 98 min · ★ 7.7

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
John Hughes
Production companies
Universal Pictures, A&M Films, Channel Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 51,530,442

Top Cast

Emilio EstevezEmilio EstevezAndrew Clark
Judd NelsonJudd NelsonJohn Bender
Molly RingwaldMolly RingwaldClaire Standish
Anthony Michael HallAnthony Michael HallBrian Johnson
Ally SheedyAlly SheedyAllison Reynolds
Paul GleasonPaul GleasonRichard Vernon
John KapelosJohn KapelosCarl
Perry CrawfordAllison's Father
Mary ChristianBrian's Sister
Ron DeanRon DeanAndy's Father
Tim GambleClaire's Father
Fran GarganoAllison's Mom
Mercedes HallBrian's Mom
John HughesJohn HughesBrian’s Father (uncredited)
Jonathan ChapinJanitor (uncredited)

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