# The Breakfast Club (1985) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-breakfast-club-1985/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | John Hughes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 98 min |

## Quick answer

The Breakfast Club (1985) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Hughes’ Saturday detention classic remains the teen-ensemble template — still a Stars-filmography anchor. Metascore 66/100. Directed by John Hughes.

## Critics consensus

Hughes’ Saturday detention classic remains the teen-ensemble template — still a Stars-filmography anchor.

## 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.

## Cast

Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Paul Gleason, John Kapelos, Perry Crawford

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix, YouTube TV
the United States: Netflix, YouTube TV
the United Kingdom: Sky Cinema
India: Disney+ Hotstar

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?**
The Breakfast Club holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Hughes’ Saturday detention classic remains the teen-ensemble template — still a Stars-filmography anchor.

**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 (1985) was directed by John Hughes.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Breakfast Club?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 92%, Metascore 66/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**Where can I watch The Breakfast Club?**
The Breakfast Club is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV; on Netflix, YouTube TV in the United States; on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Availability varies by region.

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