The Breakfast Club

1h 38m · 1985 · Directed by John Hughes · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Breakfast Club (1985) runs 1h 38m, directed by John Hughes. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Where to watch: Hulu (US, checked 9 July 2026)