We hope you didn’t forget about “The Breakfast Club,” because they repeatedly asked you not to. The classic film turns 40 this year, and in celebration, it will be hitting theaters once again!
Released in 1985, “The Breakfast Club” was written and directed by the late John Hughes. It tells the story of five teenagers from very different backgrounds being stuck in Saturday detention. As they spend time together, Claire the princess (Molly Ringwald), Andrew the jock (Emilio Estevez), Brian the brain (Anthony Michael Hall), Allison the basket case (Ally Sheedy), and John the criminal (Judd Nelson) begin to see past the stereotypes and become friends. Set in suburban Chicago, the film quickly became a cultural phenomenon and helped usher in the Brat Pack era.
“The Breakfast Club is one of the great films about identity, alienation and connection,” Jim Orr, Universal Pictures President of domestic theatrical distribution, said. “The film’s honesty, humor, and humanity continue to connect with audiences of all ages. We’re honored to bring it back to theaters so that a new generation can experience its power on the big screen.”
The Impact of “The Breakfast Club“
The film’s poster became so ingrained in pop culture that it inspired countless tributes and parodies. Like the poster for the late Tobe Hooper’s 1986 film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2,” which recreates the iconic Annie Leibovitz shot.
“The Breakfast Club” soundtrack also shot Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” to the top of the charts. It even provided the fuel for the awful joke in the intro.
The 40th anniversary screening of “The Breakfast Club” will hit cinemas nationwide on September 7th and 10th. Advance tickets go on sale August 16th. Check with your local theater for availability.
