Great movie, a true classic. A lot of foul mouth language, and sex references keep popping up, but otherwise if you let your young teens (eg. 13-15) see it, they'll love it.
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The Breakfast Club
(1985, Rated R, Drama, Starring Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Socially relevant '80s teen flick.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Breakfast Club
Parents need to know that this film deals with themes that may be inappropriate for younger teens. Topics such as suicide, depression, social alienation, materialism, sex, and parental physical and emotional abuse are discussed openly. Main characters use very strong language, smoke pot on screen in the school library, and mock authority figures. One smokes cigarettes, draws a switchblade, and makes lewd gestures. He reveals cigar burns on his body as evidence of his father's abuse. The film does positively encourage the breakdown of social barriers as a means of identification and improved communication.
Read our full review by Marjorie Kase
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how relevant and realistic they feel it is. Do teens feel that their high school has a similar clique structure? Allison describes Bender's question about Claire's virginity as a "double-edged sword…a trap," stating, "Well, if you say you haven't...you're a prude. If you say you have...you're a slut." Her argument is nothing new, but it does present a good opportunity for families to talk about society's views on sex and gender. Do teens still feel this double standard is in effect?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
This movie is an absolute classic. I saw it when I was 12 and it was nothing I hadn't heard or seen before. Definitely let your kids watch it but not before 12...
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
talk talk talk & no action
CLASSIC!! I think it's best to let your kids watch this movie when they're in middle school. That's the first time I ever watched it & I fell in love with it ^_^ They basically talk about sexual things, but they don't do anything. On the dvd they don't show them smoking pot, but i think on tv they do...or is it the other way around? it's one of those movies (like every other teen movie) that has bad messages in the beginning & good messages at the end.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
classic teen movie
lots of strong language,some drugs, messages arent that positive, kids play around in detention when they are supposed to be sitting there. otherwise classic teen movie
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Great movie. But very intense for children. One of john hughes greatests.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
amazing classic movie!!! It may be a little iffy, but I think a 13 year old should still see it becuase it is so good.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Great but not for younger kids
Well, it's a great movie...but there's some issues. First off it's R so I wouldn't let that slip you by. the language is very bad but kids hear it in everyday life...the sex is just a little frank talk it's a little uncomfortable at some points...the drugs are horrible there is smoking in a school, and they also smoke marijuna...they make it seem like when you smoke marijuna you get happy which isn't true but overall the movie is great and all kids should see it. IT'S A CLASSIC!!!! On for 15-16 Pause 14-13 and Off 12-under
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Great teen film, there is swearing and drug use. I saw it when I was about 9 and enjoyed it. You will probably need to be a teen to fully appreciate it, but it's fairly appropriate
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
based on your child its a must see
it tells the truth about what goes on and is the greatest tale of 5 completly diffrent people with nothing in common except eachother. i highly recomend it for ages 12 and up maybe higher depending on what your child has already been exposed to
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
based on your child its a must see
it tells the truth about what goes on and is the greatest tale of 5 completly diffrent people with nothing in common except eachother. i highly recomend it for ages 12 and up maybe higher depending on what your child has already been exposed to
Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Good lessons
This movie contains students from very different groups. I feel this is a good movie for teens to watch. Yes there is some bad language, but most kids have heard these words by the teen years. This movie teaches that you can't just judge somebody before you know who they really are, and why they act the way they do. With the way middle and high schoolers act and treat each other this is a very good movie for them to watch. It might even make more people think before they judge people or make fun of others.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
It's a good movie.
It's a good movie, besides,the drugs,and a little violence. But, But you have to be really mature to see it, you know? I mean you can't just watch the movie and say Eww or That's gross, you have to be mature. And the movie tells you that some grown-ups don't know much about their children. Bottom Line: This movie rocks! :)
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Great movie that made me think!
Okay, I will admit that sometimes the subjects and language are a little iffy, but pushing that aside, it was a great movie. I think it teaches a great moral that when you look past the steryotypes, we are all pretty much the same. And a message to parents: don't underestimate your kids. I would reccomend this for kids 13 and up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
The Inner Teen
This is an excellent movie to tell it like it is. I believe this movie completely covers the emotions of the teenage body. Parents don't seem to understand teens and they tend to brush off our problems just like it is shown here. I would say that more than 50% of parents don't know their children as well as they should.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Funny and Charming
Breakfast Club is a funny movie that might not be appropriate for younger kids, mostly because of language. You might want to think again when you ask your 8-year-old kid if he/she wants to see it. Even with the language, Breakfast Club is a dramedy that most older would probably like.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
the best 80s movie!
I loved this movie! I read one of the reviews posted by a 12 year old saying something about a rape...I don't recall hearing that; I've seen the movie tons of times and watched a few weeks ago. Anyway, this movie is very realistic in the typical high school life, I think.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
good movie
its good
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