The Breakfast Club (film)

*The Breakfast Club* is a 1985 coming-of-age film that follows five high school students from different social groups—jock, princess, brain, rebel, and outcast—who are forced to spend a Saturday in detention. Over the course of the day, they break down social barriers and reveal personal struggles, misconceptions, and common humanity. Through honest conversations and shared experiences, they realize they are more alike than different, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the complexities of identity and adolescence. The film explores themes of peer pressure, self-discovery, and connection amid the pressures of high school life.