The Breakfast Club Returns to Theaters for 40th Anniversary Celebration
Four years later, five additional kids join The Breakfast Club on film. For its 40th anniversary, the John Hughes classic will return to theaters in September. See why it’s one of America’s most iconic coming-of-age films.
The film will be shown again in theaters countrywide on September 7 and 10. Universal Pictures will screen the picture that defined a generation and will last forever on its anniversary.
Anthony Michael Hall plays Brian Johnson, Emilio Estevez plays Andrew Clark, Ally Sheedy plays Allison Reynolds, and Judd Nelson plays John Bender in The Breakfast Club. The actors played intricate roles including “princess,” “athlete,” “brain,” “basket case,” and “criminal.”
Shermer High’s Saturday detention library story is significant. The 2009-deceased John Hughes wrote about youths’ dreams and fears. It was one of the most influential teen dramas as many viewers remembered high school.
When released in February 1985, it was successful. The $1 million production expense earned over $51 million worldwide. The 1980s Hollywood “Brat Pack,” a group of young actors, was also influenced by the film. Worldwide, Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” was popular. Film and music history contain it.
In April, the main cast gathered at C2E2. Quite significant. The reunion included Emilio Estevez, who hadn’t attended. It was more memorable. Estevez noted that returning to Chicago, where the film was shot, was more important. Molly Ringwald liked having all five.
Old and new fans can read or watch a classic during the 40th anniversary celebrations. The Breakfast Club is a cultural icon and teen drama. Friendship, identity, and childhood stress are connected. When the film returns in September, it will urge audiences to see past stereotypes and meet real people.
This 1985 R-rated one-hour-and-37-minute film offers realistic characters for all ages. The lesson after 40 years is: you share more than you think, regardless of name.
Sources
Universal Pictures
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)
Entertainment Industry Archives
