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The Breakfast Club

1985·Movie
1h 38min·R

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The Breakfast Club fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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

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.
Iconic 80s Teen MovieComing-of-Age AngstDialogue-DrivenCharacter-FocusedHigh School CliquesNostalgicEmotional HonestySurprisingly DeepClassic Soundtrack

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Breakfast Club

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Where can I stream The Breakfast Club legally?

The Breakfast Club is included with a subscription to Hulu, Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Breakfast Club rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Breakfast Club?

1 h 38 min

The Breakfast Club runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Breakfast Club?

Critics77
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Breakfast Club much the same way.

Was The Breakfast Club a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$52 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 51.5 times its budget.

What language is The Breakfast Club in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Breakfast Club?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Breakfast Club in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Breakfast Club use?

Building of AdventureNon-Indicative NameI Hit You, You Hit The GroundHeld GazePrecision F-StrikeImprobably PredictableOrphaned SetupNo AntagonistSlap-Slap-KissColonel Bogey MarchTitle CardWord Salad Titleand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 storytelling tropes for The Breakfast Club, including Building of Adventure, Non-Indicative Name, I Hit You, You Hit The Ground.