Five high school students with seemingly nothing in common—a brain (Anthony Michael Hall), an athlete (Emilio Estevez), a basket case (Ally Sheedy), a princess (Molly Ringwald), and a criminal (Judd Nelson) — report for an all-day Saturday detention at Shermer High School.
Assigned a 1,000-word essay by their overbearing vice principal (Paul Gleason) detailing who they think they are, the group initially retreats behind their distinct social cliques and deep-seated prejudices.
As the quiet hours drag on and rebellion brews, defensive walls begin to crumble, forcing the five teenagers to share their deepest secrets, insecurities, and family pressures.
John Hughes writes and directs the definitive 1980s coming-of-age masterpiece that gave voice to an entire generation of youth angst and teenage identity.
From the high-stakes hallway sprints avoiding detection to the unforgettable, fist-pumping finale set to Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” this beloved classic remains a timeless masterpiece of teenage camaraderie.
Comedy, Drama, 1985
United States (English) 97 Min
