Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With The Breakfast Club Cast
The Iconic 1985 Film
The Breakfast Club is a 1985 classic American teen film written and directed by John Hughes. The movie follows a group of five high school students who, for a Saturday detention, all come from different cliques and backgrounds. Over the course of the movie, they learn to understand and respect each other, despite their differences. It is considered one of the most iconic films of the 1980s, and its influence is still felt today.
The film stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and Ally Sheedy. All five actors have gone on to have successful careers, and their performances in The Breakfast Club remain some of their most memorable. Here's a closer look at the cast and where they are now.
Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clark
Emilio Estevez stars as Andrew Clark, the head of the school's athletic program. He's the classic jock, and his character arc in the movie revolves around learning to accept those who are different from him. After the film, Estevez starred in films like The Outsiders, St. Elmo's Fire, and Young Guns. He then moved into directing and writing films, such as Bobby, The War at Home, and The Public. He also has guest-starred on television shows such as Two and a Half Men and Hawaii Five-0.
Judd Nelson as John Bender
Judd Nelson stars as John Bender, the rebel of the group who is always pushing the boundaries. He's the bad boy, and his character arc involves learning to open up and trust others. After The Breakfast Club, Nelson starred in films like Fandango, St. Elmo's Fire, and Suddenly Susan. He also had minor roles in films like The Dark Knight and Transformers: Dark of the Moon. In recent years, Nelson has had guest spots on shows like NCIS and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish
Molly Ringwald stars as Claire Standish, the popular girl in school. She's the one who's always trying to do the right thing, and her character arc involves learning to stand up for herself. After The Breakfast Club, Ringwald starred in films like Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, and The Pick-up Artist. She has recently had recurring roles on shows like The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Riverdale. Ringwald also wrote a novel, When It Happens to You, which was published in 2012.
Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson
Anthony Michael Hall stars as Brian Johnson, the nerd of the group. He's the one who's always trying to stay out of trouble, and his character arc involves learning to stand up for himself. After The Breakfast Club, Hall starred in films like Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, and Edward Scissorhands. He also had recurring roles on shows like The Dead Zone and Warehouse 13. Hall recently had a role in the film The Dark Knight Rises.
Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds
Ally Sheedy stars as Allison Reynolds, the outcast of the group. She's the one who doesn't fit in, and her character arc involves learning to trust and accept others. After The Breakfast Club, Sheedy starred in films like WarGames, St. Elmo's Fire, and Short Circuit. She has recently had roles in television shows like Psych and Kyle XY. Sheedy also wrote the novel She Was Like That, which was published in 2012.
The Legacy of The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club remains one of the most iconic films of the 1980s, and its influence is still felt today. The film's messages of acceptance and understanding have resonated with generations of moviegoers, and its themes of friendship and loyalty are as relevant today as they were in 1985. The film's stars have all gone on to have successful careers, and their performances in The Breakfast Club remain some of their most memorable.