The Breakfast Club (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1985, The Breakfast Club is a comedy and drama film directed by John Hughes, running about 98 minutes. “They only met once, but it changed their lives forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Breakfast Club stars Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clark, Paul Gleason as Richard Vernon, Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson and John Kapelos as Carl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Breakfast Club has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $51.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Breakfast Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Breakfast Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Breakfast Club (1985)?
- In US, The Breakfast Club is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?
- The Breakfast Club holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Breakfast Club?
- The Breakfast Club stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, John Kapelos and Judd Nelson.
- When was The Breakfast Club released?
- The Breakfast Club was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.