Is The Breakfast Club appropriate for children?

**The Breakfast Club** follows five teenagers through Saturday detention and contains strong language and moderate sexual content that make it unsuitable for younger children. While the film has positive messages about acceptance, the R rating reflects mature themes and language your child may not be ready for depending on their age and sensitivity.

What age is The Breakfast Club suitable for?

Our verdict for The Breakfast Club is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Breakfast Club safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1985

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Emilio Estevez

Andrew Clark

Judd Nelson

John Bender

Molly Ringwald

Claire Standish

Anthony Michael Hall

Brian Johnson

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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