---
title: "The Breakfast Club"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-breakfast-club-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 2108
imdb_id: "tt0088847"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 8597
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Breakfast Club (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-breakfast-club-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is set in a high school where a group of students are assigned to a Saturday detention. The students come from different backgrounds and are from various cliques, including a rebel, a princess, an outcast, a brainy student, and a jock. The principal overseeing the detention is described as power-hungry. During the detention, each student has the opportunity to share their story, which changes the way the others see them. The experience has a lasting impact on the students, causing them to question whether their high school experience will be the same after the day ends. The film explores the relationships and interactions between the students, highlighting their individual perspectives and the commonalities that bind them together.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Five diverse high school students endure a Saturday detention together under a power-hungry principal."

### Why Watch
- Features a disparate group of teenagers telling their stories
- Directed, written, and produced by John Hughes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves a power-hungry principal during detention
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and contains drama and comedy themes suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: coming-of-age, comedy, drama, teen

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Philo, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Hughes
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, A&M Films, Channel Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emilio Estevez** as *Andrew Clark*
- **Judd Nelson** as *John Bender*
- **Molly Ringwald** as *Claire Standish*
- **Anthony Michael Hall** as *Brian Johnson*
- **Ally Sheedy** as *Allison Reynolds*
- **Paul Gleason** as *Richard Vernon*
- **John Kapelos** as *Carl*
- **Perry Crawford** as *Allison's Father*
- **Mary Christian** as *Brian's Sister*
- **Ron Dean** as *Andy's Father*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of The Breakfast Club?
The film was released in 1985.

### Q: Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written, produced, and directed by John Hughes.

### Q: How many high school students are in detention?
There are five high school students in detention.

### Q: What types of students are in the group?
The group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Brian, and Andrew the jock.

### Q: Who supervises the students during detention?
A power-hungry principal supervises the students during their Saturday detention.

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