THE GENERATION-DEFINING TEEN CLASSIC RETURNS TO THEATERS NATIONWIDE FOR A SPECIAL TWO-DAY THEATRICAL EVENT
ON SEPTEMBER 7 AND 10
The legacy of The Breakfast Club extends far beyond the screen. Its now-iconic poster, shot by celebrated portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz, presented the characters not as polished archetypes but as complex individuals. The film’s theme song, Simple Minds’ ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me),’ became a chart-topping hit and a cultural landmark. The film’s dialogue entered the lexicon and remains quoted, referenced and revisited today.
The 40 anniversary re-release follows a successful 30 anniversary presentation in 2015, when a newly remastered edition played in more than 400 theaters across North America following its premiere at South by Southwest. That same year, Entertainment Weekly named The Breakfast Club the number one high school film of all time. In 2016, the Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, citing its cultural, historical and aesthetic significance. Earlier this year, the film’s cast reunited at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo for a panel reflecting on the making of the film and its lasting impact.
The Breakfast Club was produced by Ned Tanen and John Hughes. The film features cinematography by Emmy winner Thomas Del Ruth, editing by Academy Award nominee Dede Allen, production design by Academy Award nominee John W. Corso, and an original score by Academy Award winner Keith Forsey.
Advance tickets are available now and can be purchased here.
