The Breakfast Club
“They only met once, but it changed their lives forever.”
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 little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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30th Anniversary Celebration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-27
Top Cast
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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
Perry Crawford
Allison's Father
Mary Christian
Brian's Sister
Ron Dean
Andy's Father
Tim Gamble
Claire's Father
Fran Gargano
Allison's Mom
Mercedes Hall
Brian's Mom
John Hughes
Brian’s Father (uncredited)
Jonathan Chapin
Janitor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
51.53x
+$50.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Keith Forsey
- Original Title
- The Breakfast Club
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, A&M Films, Channel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hughes
John Hughes
Keith Forsey
Thomas Del Ruth
Dede Allen
Andrew Meyer, John Hughes, Gil Friesen, Ned Tanen
Department Leadership Roster
John Hughes
Director
John Hughes
Producer
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Dede Allen
Editor
Ned Tanen
Producer
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
John Hughes
Writer
John W. Corso
Production Design
Keith Forsey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breakfast Club
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Breakfast Club about?
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.
Who directed The Breakfast Club?
The Breakfast Club was directed by John Hughes.
Who stars in The Breakfast Club?
The principal cast of The Breakfast Club includes Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy.
When was The Breakfast Club released and how long is it?
The Breakfast Club was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Breakfast Club?
The Breakfast Club had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $51.5M at the worldwide box office (51.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Breakfast Club?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Breakfast Club was composed by Keith Forsey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Breakfast Club?
The Breakfast Club 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: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).