The Breakfast Club Review (1985) — 78% Celluloid Score
Directed by John Hughes · 1985 ·
Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?
Yes. The Breakfast Club (1985) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as दी ब्रेकफास्ट क्लब El club de los cinco Breakfast Club Clube dos Cinco ブレックファスト・クラブ 조찬 클럽 早餐俱乐部 早餐俱樂部
Theatrical release Where to watch
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Where to watch The Breakfast Club by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Cinema |
| United States | Hulu, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
- Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?
Yes — The Breakfast Club earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Hughes’ Saturday detention classic remains the teen-ensemble template — still a Stars-filmography anchor.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
The Breakfast Club (1985) Review: Detention as Confession
★★★★☆
The Breakfast Club is John Hughes's Saturday-detention comedy about five teenagers and their labels, still sharp and funny even where its attitudes have dated.
Yes. It remains the defining teen ensemble film, funny and surprisingly raw, though some of its 1980s attitudes and tidy resolutions have aged poorly.
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The Breakfast Club: frequently asked questions
Is The Breakfast Club worth watching?
Yes. The Breakfast Club (1985) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Breakfast Club?
In the United States, The Breakfast Club streams on Hulu, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Breakfast Club?
The Breakfast Club runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
What is The Breakfast Club rated?
The Breakfast Club is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Breakfast Club?
The Breakfast Club is directed by John Hughes and stars Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy.
What is the Metascore for The Breakfast Club?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Breakfast Club is 66 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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