There are five core members in The Breakfast Club, referring to the group of high school students who attend Saturday detention.
The influential 1985 film, The Breakfast Club, tells the story of five teenagers from various high school cliques who find themselves serving a Saturday detention. Under the supervision of their authoritarian vice principal, these students—each embodying a different high school stereotype—are forced to confront their preconceptions and eventually discover deeper connections.
The five main student characters who collectively form "The Breakfast Club" are brought to life by a notable cast. While the film features several actors, the members of the club are specifically the five teenagers depicted:
- Andrew Clark, portrayed by Emilio Estevez, who represents the athlete.
- Brian Johnson, played by Anthony Michael Hall, known as the brain.
- John Bender, depicted by Judd Nelson, who embodies the criminal.
- Claire Standish, brought to the screen by Molly Ringwald, the princess.
- Allison Reynolds, played by Ally Sheedy, often referred to as the recluse or basket case.
It is important to note that while Paul Gleason also stars in the film, he portrays the vice principal overseeing the detention and is not one of the student members of The Breakfast Club. The dynamic interactions and eventual bond formed among these five distinct personalities constitute the heart of the film's narrative.
To summarize the core members of The Breakfast Club:
| Character Name | High School Archetype | Portrayed By |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Clark | The Athlete | Emilio Estevez |
| Brian Johnson | The Brain | Anthony Michael Hall |
| John Bender | The Criminal | Judd Nelson |
| Claire Standish | The Princess | Molly Ringwald |
| Allison Reynolds | The Recluse | Ally Sheedy |
