The Breakfast Club

1985 "They only met once, but it changed their lives forever."
7.8| 1h38m| R| en| More Info
Released: 15 February 1985 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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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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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Listonixio Fresh and Exciting
Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.
thebc-86158 I love "The Breakfast Club" in fact, it's my favorite film of all time. It's simple on the outside but complex the further you go into it just like the characters. It's about 5 teens of 5 stereotypes Criminal, Jock, Nerd, Princess, and Basket-case, who are stuck in detention for a full 8 hours on a Saturday being watched over by an asshole of a principal and a janitor who knows them a little too well. So, why is it good? It sets up a simple story with simple characters who have hidden motives and character traits that unravel in an extremely enjoyable 95 minutes full of heart, and humor that isn't too long or too short. The acting from everyone is every bit as hilarious as it is heartbreaking while we learn about their character and backstory of abuse and crappy home lives outside of their school persona's. John Hughes' directing and writing is as quirky, awkward, dramatic, hormonal, angry, funny, and depressing as high school itself making you cheer for these characters whether they be playing their type or expressing their true selves with a moral of don't judge a book by it's cover. 10\10.
emiliever The movie has a deep meaning, but I also enjoyed the special kind of humor. It's unlike any movie I've ever seen. It has a perfect balance of emotions. The scenes that are dramatic move slow enough to let the struggle and the emotions of the characters touch you. Then the humor makes it not too heavy to watch.The actors did a wonderful job, the movie is fun to watch and it's simply a must see movie!
msouga-877-396445 It makes me think and feel.... We may be different on the outside but so similar on the inside... Five kids with different backgrounds but the same generational issues.
Michael Chantiri What happens when you put 5 high school stereotypes together? You get The Breakfast Club. Directed by John Hughes this film follows 5 teenagers who have to serve a Saturday detention and write a report about "who they are''. We discover the 5 personalities "The Jock - Andrew", "The Criminal - Bender", "The Princess - Claire", "The Nerd - Brian" and "The Basket Case - Allison". The characters are set up as stereotypes in the beginning but as the film progresses we see ''they're are not so different after all".The film while slower in pace doesn't drag and kept my attention for the run time. The comedy from Bender, the awkwardness of Brian, The tough guy attitude of Andrew ,the snobbery of Claire and the weirdness of Allison keeps the film entertaining. The personalities of the 5 work well together and this allows for some great scenes.Their are also two other players in this story,Vernon and Carl. Vernon is the authoritarian figure and Carl is the laid back janitor. These two represents the different perspectives of the previous generation. Vernon is pessimistic and aggressive towards the current generation while Carl is more optimistic and empathetic towards the current generation. This conveys the theme of the generational gap and this allows for the audience to see different perspectives. Vernon and Carl are less developed than the 5 main characters and as such are more one dimensional. This is one of the few criticisms of the film aside from some questionable 80s dance scenes (although they are fun as hell).The most beautiful thing about this film is the theme of similarity and difference. This is conveyed in the group therapy scene where each of them reveal secrets about themselves. This shows the audience that each of the 5 characters problems are different but they're all going through a similar struggle. The struggle of being accepted by parents, peers, teachers and society at large. This is something that a lot of people can relate to including myself. I tend to identify with Brian's character the most.Give this film a try, you just might discover that "we're not so different after all"