The Breakfast Club Review (1985) — 78% Celluloid Score
Directed by John Hughes · 1985 ·
The Breakfast Club (1985) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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- YouTube TV
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Where to watch The Breakfast Club by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| United Kingdom | Sky Cinema |
| United States | Netflix, 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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Hughes’ Saturday detention classic remains the teen-ensemble template — still a Stars-filmography anchor.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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
★★★★☆
John Hughes's The Breakfast Club (1985) remains a defining Comedy landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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