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Films · 1980s

The Breakfast Club (1985), certificate 15

AT A GLANCE

The Breakfast Club is a 1985 teen film directed by John Hughes, certificate 15, 97 minutes long. To own it on Apple TV in the UK cost £3.99 on 14 October 2026, or £3.49 to rent.

Why it is worth your time

Five students, one Saturday detention, and the walls between them slowly coming down. The template for every high-school film since.

The details

Released
1985
Director
John Hughes
BBFC certificate
15
Running time
97 minutes
Shelf
1980s
Buy (Apple TV)
£3.99
Rent (Apple TV)
£3.49

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The Breakfast Club: quick answers

What is The Breakfast Club rated in the UK?
15, according to its UK store listing (BBFC).
How long is The Breakfast Club?
97 minutes: 1 hours and 37 minutes.
Who directed The Breakfast Club?
John Hughes, in 1985.

Rating, length and today’s prices: Apple’s British iTunes listing, checked 2026-10-14. Poster © its owner, shown only to identify the film.

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