Directed by 80's legendary director John Hughes (RIP) and starring the cream of the 1980's crop, Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, this comedic coming of age/realization film is one of a series along the theme. All of which achieved Cult status within a heartbeat of their respective releases; Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and Something Kind of Wonderful to name but a few.
Set in a high school, a group of kids are punished with detention for an array of misdemeanors. These kids represent all the facets of school popularity and cliques, enough to appeal to viewers on every step of the ladder to acceptance. During their time together, the boys and girls quarrel, fight, eat lunch and reach a new understanding...some even get some tongue action into the bargain.
A mark of the success of this film is in it's cultural impact as well as the gross: $45,875,171.
Fun Fact: The role of the tough loner was originally cast with John Cusack, with Nicholas Cage in the running for a while also, before going to Judd.
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