St. Elmo's Fire
“The passion burns deep.”
Synopsis
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?
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Top Cast
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Andrew McCarthy
Kevin Dolenz
Emilio Estevez
Kirby Keger
Rob Lowe
Billy Hicks
Demi Moore
Jules
Judd Nelson
Alec Newbary
Ally Sheedy
Leslie Hunter
Mare Winningham
Wendy Beamish
Martin Balsam
Mr. Beamish
Andie MacDowell
Dale Biberman
Joyce Van Patten
Mrs. Beamish
Jenny Wright
Felicia
Jon Cutler
Howie Krantz
Blake Clark
Wally
Matthew Laurance
Ron Dellasandro
Gina Hecht
Judith
Anna Maria Horsford
Naomi
James Carrington
Guy
Kaaren Lee
Welfare Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.78x
+$27.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Schumacher, Carl Kurlander
- Original Score
- David Foster
- Original Title
- St. Elmo's Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.8M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi IV Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Schumacher
Joel Schumacher, Carl Kurlander
David Foster
Stephen H. Burum
Richard Marks
Lauren Shuler Donner, Ned Tanen, Bernard Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Schumacher
Director
Joel Schumacher
Screenplay
Carl Kurlander
Screenplay
Lauren Shuler Donner
Producer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Richard Marks
Editor
David Foster
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Elmo's Fire
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What is St. Elmo's Fire about?
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?
Who directed St. Elmo's Fire?
St. Elmo's Fire was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in St. Elmo's Fire?
The principal cast of St. Elmo's Fire includes Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson.
When was St. Elmo's Fire released and how long is it?
St. Elmo's Fire was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of St. Elmo's Fire?
St. Elmo's Fire had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $37.8M at the worldwide box office (3.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for St. Elmo's Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for St. Elmo's Fire was composed by David Foster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for St. Elmo's Fire?
St. Elmo's Fire holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).