John Hughes wrote and directed this quintessential 1980s high school drama featuring the hottest young stars of the decade. Trapped in a day-long Saturday detention in a prison-like school library are Claire, the princess (Molly Ringwald); Andrew, the jock (Emilio Estevez); John, the criminal (Judd Nelson); Brian, the brain (Anthony Michael Hall); and Allison, the basket case (Ally Sheedy). These five strangers begin the day with nothing in common, each bound to his/her place in the high school caste system. Yet the students bond together when faced with the villainous principal, and they realize that they have more in common than they may think, including a contempt for adult society. “When you grow up, your heart dies,” Allison proclaims in one of the film’s many scenes of soul-searching, and, judging from the adults depicted in the film, the teen audience may very well agree. Released in a decade overflowing with derivative teen films, The Breakfast Club has developed an almost cult-like status.
The Breakfast Club received critical acclaim and earned $51.5 million on a $1 million budget. Critics consider it to be one of Hughes’s most memorable and recognizable works. The media referred to the film’s five main actors as members of a group called the “Brat Pack.”
In 2016, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
R, 1 hr 37
DRIVE-IN RULES:
1. Movie starts at 9 pm. Please arrive no later than 8:30 pm; gates open at 7:45 pm. Use the main Cobblestone driveway to enter the parking lot. You will be guided to your parking space.
2. Ticket price ($35) includes 2 people and 2 concession items (medium popcorn, medium drink or candy). An employee will take your order when checking you in and deliver the items to your car.
3. We recommend 2-3 people per car as it can be difficult to see the screen from the back seat. Extra people (third, fourth or fifth person) are $5 each, pay when you arrive.
4. You will need an FM radio. We found channels 97 to 98.5 are best, but search your frequencies for anywhere from 97 to 100. We have one FM radio to loan out for those who need it.
5. Please be aware if you are able to turn off your headlights and breaklights. If not, we recommend a blanket or duct tape to cover the lights. If you have bike racks or a rooftop cargo box on top of your car, we recommend taking those off before arriving.
6. Please maintain good social distancing and stay 6 feet apart from all other moviegoers. Do not congregate outside your car.
7. No open containers of alcohol are allowed in car. You are welcome to enjoy a beer or glass of wine in our courtyard. Happy Hour is 7:30 pm-8:30 pm, $5 beer and wine.
8. You must wear a mask and sanitize your hands to enter the lobby to use the bathroom. Only one person or one family unit allowed inside at a time.
9. If you need to order more concession items after the movie has started, please order from the service window at the theater. Please maintain social distancing while standing in line.
10. Please tip your servers! They are working hard running back and forth between the theater and the drive-in.
11. Once the movie starts, if you need assistance and an employee is not outside, please call the theater at 530-584-2431.
11. Shows can be cancelled due to weather. In that case, refunds will be issued or tickets moved to a different night.