No matter when you were born, watchingThe Breakfast Clubas a teenager is an incredibly formative experience.

However, on that one Saturday, they found comfort in their mutual feelings.

Ringwald suggested that projects build on it and represent what is going on today."

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The core thesis that madeThe Breakfast Clubpertinent is the emphasis on human connection.

Where are the car chases?

Maybe it isunrealistic that these five strangers would talk to each otherso openly, especially nowadays.

Judd Nelson, John Hughes, and Anthony Michael Hall on set of The Breakfast Club

Image via Universal Pictures

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After receiving detention, a group of five high-school students bonds as they realize they have quite a bit in common despite being from different friend groups. Despite being over 35 years old, The Breakfast Club still stands as one of the quintessential movies of the ‘80s and one of director John Hughes standout films.

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The Breakfast Club