Mar 24 2024

The Breakfast Club

(1985)

Today in 1984, a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal spent a Saturday in detention.

Synopsis

The Breakfast Club is a coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by John Hughes. Set in a suburban high school, five high school students from different social backgrounds are brought together for a Saturday detention. Throughout the day, they confront their stereotypes and prejudices, discovering that they have more in common than they initially thought. As they open up to each other, they form unexpected friendships and gain new perspectives on their lives and identities.

Why Today?

On March 24, 1984, the Breakfast Club 5 are brought together for a Saturday detention. An iconic coming-of-age and 80s film, the movie takes place entirely within the confines of this single day.