Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesMovies on this list must have been released in the 1980s and have had one or more cast member who also appeared in The Breakfast Club or St. Elmo's Fire.
The Brat Pack, a group of young actors and actresses who appeared in many films together, dominated Hollywood in the 1980s. Their films were primarily teen-oriented coming-of-age stories involving young romance, troubled youth, and plenty of fast times.
The Brat Pack refers to the constellation of actors that appeared in either St. Elmo’s Fire or The Breakfast Club. Notable Brat Packers include Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, and Molly Ringwald.
On this list of the best Brat Pack films of the 1980s, you’ll find memorable titles like Pretty in Pink, The Outsiders, and Weird Science. Vote up your favorite Brat Pack movie below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.
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42438The Breakfast Club
Judd Nelson, Molly RingwaldReleased: 1985
Directed by: John Hughes
The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and... more on Wikipedia2
29159The Outsiders
Tom Cruise, Nicolas CageReleased: 1983
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The Outsiders is a 1983 American drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, an adaptation of... more on Wikipedia3
29480Pretty in Pink
James Spader, Gina GershonReleased: 1986
Directed by: Howard Deutch
Pretty in Pink is a 1986 American romantic comedy-drama film about love and social cliques in... more on Wikipedia4
25447Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Charlie Sheen, Matthew BroderickReleased: 1986
Directed by: John Hughes
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 American comedy film written, produced and directed by John... more on Wikipedia5
30386St. Elmo's Fire
Demi Moore, Rob LoweReleased: 1985
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
St. Elmo's Fire is a 1985 American coming-of-age film directed by Joel Schumacher. The film,... more on Wikipedia6
30389Sixteen Candles
John Cusack, Molly RingwaldReleased: 1984
Directed by: John Hughes
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael... more on Wikipedia7
20186Weird Science
Robert Downey Jr., Kelly LeBrockReleased: 1985
Directed by: John Hughes
Weird Science is a 1985 American teen sci-fi comedy film written and directed by John Hughes... more on Wikipedia8
17457Young Guns
Charlie Sheen, Kiefer SutherlandReleased: 1988
Directed by: Christopher Cain
Young Guns is a 1988 Western action film directed by Christopher Cain and written by John... more on Wikipedia9
10769About Last Night
Demi Moore, Rob LoweReleased: 1986
Directed by: Edward Zwick
About Last Night is a 1986 American romantic dramedy film. The film was directed by Edward... more on Wikipedia10
11458Less Than Zero
Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr.Released: 1987
Directed by: Marek Kanievska
Less Than Zero is a 1987 American drama film very loosely based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel of... more on Wikipedia11
11584WarGames
Matthew Broderick, William H. MacyReleased: 1983
Directed by: John Badham
WarGames is a 1983 American science-fiction film written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F.... more on Wikipedia12
13166Mannequin
Kim Cattrall, James SpaderReleased: 1987
Directed by: Michael Gottlieb
Mannequin is a 1987 romantic comedy fantasy film starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall,... more on Wikipedia13
8258One Crazy Summer
Demi Moore, John CusackReleased: 1986
Directed by: Savage Steve Holland
One Crazy Summer is a 1986 romantic comedy film written and directed by Savage Steve Holland,... more on Wikipedia14
7065Class
Rob Lowe, John CusackReleased: 1983
Directed by: Lewis John Carlino
Class is a 1983 American romantic comedy-drama film, directed by Lewis John Carlino, starring... more on Wikipedia15
6857The Pick-up Artist
Robert Downey Jr., Dennis HopperReleased: 1987
Directed by: James Toback
The Pick-up Artist is a 1987 American romantic-comedy film written and directed by James... more on Wikipedia16
6461Oxford Blues
Rob Lowe, Ally SheedyReleased: 1984
Directed by: Robert Boris
Oxford Blues is a 1984 film written and directed by Robert Boris and starring Rob Lowe, Ally... more on Wikipedia17
6445Youngblood
Keanu Reeves, Rob LoweReleased: 1986
Directed by: Peter Markle
Youngblood is a 1986 drama film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Peter Markle, and... more on Wikipedia18
6069Bad Boys
Sean Penn, Ally SheedyReleased: 1983
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal
Bad Boys is a 1983 drama film written by Richard Di Lello and directed by Rick Rosenthal.19
2853Blue City
Judd Nelson, Ally SheedyReleased: 1986
Directed by: Michelle Manning
Blue City is a 1986 drama film based on the 1947 Ross Macdonald novel of the same name about a... more on Wikipedia20
4851Johnny Be Good
Robert Downey Jr., Uma ThurmanReleased: 1988
Directed by: Bud S. Smith
Johnny Be Good is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Bud Smith, starring Anthony Michael... more on Wikipedia21
3065Heaven Help Us
Patrick Dempsey, Donald SutherlandReleased: 1985
Directed by: Michael Dinner
Heaven Help Us is a 1985 comedy-drama film starring Andrew McCarthy, Mary Stuart Masterson,... more on Wikipedia22
2453Kansas
Matt Dillon, Kyra SedgwickReleased: 1988
Directed by: David Stevens, David Stevens
Kansas is a 1988 film starring Matt Dillon and Andrew McCarthy. It tells the story of a young... more on Wikipedia23
2357We're No Angels
Demi Moore, Robert De NiroReleased: 1989
Directed by: Neil Jordan
We're No Angels is a 1989 comedy film directed by Neil Jordan. It stars Robert De Niro, Sean... more on Wikipedia24
2163Fresh Horses
Ben Stiller, Viggo MortensenReleased: 1988
Directed by: David Anspaugh
Fresh Horses is a 1988 coming of age drama film directed by David Anspaugh, and starring... more on Wikipedia25
2154Betsy's Wedding
Samuel L. Jackson, Joe PesciReleased: 1990
Directed by: Alan Alda
Betsy's Wedding is a 1990 American romantic-comedy film written, directed by and starring Alan... more on Wikipedia
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