‘BRATS’ | Official Trailer | June 13 on Hulu

In the 1980s, everybody wanted to be in the Brat Pack. Except them. Director Andrew McCarthy reunites with Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, and more for the original documentary “BRATS” streaming June 13, only on Hulu.
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[@marctoho3506]

People magazine asked Matt Dillon once, “are you in the brat pack?” His reply was gold! “No, the movie was called The Outsiders.”

[@sundance9042]

😂🤣

[@asiadavisgurl1]

He wanted NO parts 😂😂😂

[@blackdogbrown]

Hahaha always loved Matt. I met him once. Such a nice guy. And really attractive in person.

[@ericsilberstein667]

I met him too. He was still apart of it. When you work with the same actors, you’re part of a group, a group that spoke to a generation. Gen X.

[@WiiNV]

L🤭L

[@hollyrealmusic8817]

Simple Minds "Don't You (Forget about Me)" is one of the best movie songs of all time.

[@DH33.0]

And “St Elmos Fire”

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

This song was the theme song to my high school's graduation!

[@erika8214]

It’s the song for Generation X. ❤

[@Tracydot3]

Still gives me chills when I hear it.

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

@@Tracydot3 Such an Iconic '80s song!

[@toddlombardo]

Lea Thompson: “I’m brat pack adjacent.” DEAD

[@007Julie]

Is MJF a brat pack adjacent too? 🤔 IMHO He’s like the leader of them all, BTTF and Family Ties ruled the 80’s

[@luchilds]

Yeah but he wasn't in John Hughes flicks.

[@Megared82]

@@007Julie I would say him, John Cusack, Matthew Broderick, Daphne Zuniga and maybe Eric Stoltz are adjacent

[@IanLoughead]

@@Megared82 Stoltz!

[@theobuniel9643]

Other "Brat Pack-adjacents" that I would like to include: RDJ, James Spader, and Tom Cruise.

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

My daughter was all about the Brat Pack. She saw all their movies multiple times and made me watch them. Their movies appealed to all ages I thought, especially if you had teenagers. My daughter passed away almost 20:years ago, but I watched this documentary for her. Sometimes with tears in my eyes.

[@scotianrebel6429]

So sorry for your loss 🩷

[@joycegibbs5267]

I can’t imagine the pain. I am so sorry.

[@caryn3688]

I was part of your daughter’s generation- my condolences- I too lost a daughter - may they both rest in peace ❤

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

@@caryn3688 We will grieve for them til we see them again.

[@Glennweside]

What's the name of the movie

[@leighevanoka2110]

All these years later, and Rob Lowe is still impossibly beautiful 😍

[@myrlinebastien3574]

I know he was the most handsome and still is Lawwwwd!

[@villa_guz7844]

Hes hot!

[@derkeheath5172]

He's had some obvious work done in the last 5 years, which is a shame, as he clearly didn't need it.

[@cornflakegirl1718]

He's hot 😍.

[@tysonthomas7094]

I hope they realize how much they meant to so many teenagers in that decade! All of them were such incredible talent!

[@Snowy265]

They do realise. That's literally why this doco exists.

[@misspoint_2501]

Yes they are still great actors 💯🤗

[@gradetrend8138]

Some more than others had talent

[@angelomona-p1p]

@@Snowy265 Not with that attitude

[@robynmasters335]

I can say first hand, that was the best decade to be a teenager.

[@MaLe.S.88]

The 90's also were pretyt good..

[@hemmygrant]

I hit both, amazing memories

[@Lisa-b3c1u]

Most definetly. 😊

[@bladeowens]

YES

[@GLITTERandSKULLZ]

100%

[@waffletube5707]

“What are you filming?” “A documentary.” “What’s it about?” “Ancient history”. Nice to see Andrew McCarthy be so self aware but also have a good sense of humor. I’ll be watching this.

[@helpfulcommenter]

He's a very successful writer, mostly a travel writer, he's written entire books about being self aware that are pretty funny.

[@JanetFayard]

😊

[@waffletube5707]

@@helpfulcommenter Oh, cool. Will have to check them out.

[@shawnalLovesJesus]

That bit cracked me up.

[@fk3958]

@@helpfulcommenteromg really?! He gives me English teacher vibes and so does Ally Sheedy lol. I’ll have to check out his books.

[@PoxyBear]

59 years old and this is everything. The 1980s were such a magical time to grow up in. The music, movies, TV, fashion. It all just fit so snuggly together. Can't wait to watch this.

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

They were the Best indeed!

[@frankgallagher8760]

80s and 90s were the best

[@armybeef68]

@@frankgallagher8760 Nope, only the 80's.

[@Gudi102]

Wholeheartedly agree 100%!!!

[@woudgy]

What was great about it?

[@christinadeibel4937]

The feelings, the butterflies I am experiencing just during this trailer. I have NEVER been more impatient in my life for something.

[@tsancio]

This is like: "Are you 54 years old? You will definitely want to watch this."

[@freefromthecocoon5670]

Yes, I am 54 and yes...I will be watching! LOL!

[@charliesunshinelove]

Also, anyone 40 and up.... I'm 47 and I am setting my alarm already 🤣🥳💛

[@teppeiando]

I'm 42 and these movies were important to me as a kid

[@bladeowens]

55 and love it

[@CAC-yn3cb]

I’m 40 and I’m definitely watching and setting the alarm!! All these movies were my childhood

[@SRGots]

The GenX bat signal went off, and we're all here and ready to watch.

[@kbusby4824]

Indeed.

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

Let's Go!

[@jorged06]

The GenX bat signal reaches everywhere, here in Buenos Aires i-am-rea-dy. Can´t wait!

[@PapaBPoppin]

Brat* Signal

[@crushingit5128]

GenX (and since it was someone's dumb idea to clump early 80s babies with kids born in 96) plus Millennials.

[@certifiedsoft9206]

Andrew McCarthy has always been like my secret celebrity crush- still to this day. I’m so excited to watch this.

[@pamb440]

Mine too ❤ Along with Jason Bateman❤ both grew up to be very handsome men as well 🥰

[@duchess_of_petty9323]

Same!

[@coolbreeze5683]

He was my first celebrity crush when I was like 12 years old 😂 I wished there were boys at my school who were like him instead of the bunch of clowns and boys who treated all of the girls badly at that time.

[@DavidLS1]

@@pamb440 Same here.

[@TheLumaInChroma]

I’m glad women have old celebrity crushes. I’m a guy and have the biggest old celebrity crush on Jennifer Connelly. I’m glad crushes happen to both sexes. I find that comforting.

[@Tracydot3]

I'm a Millennial, but grew up watching the Brat Pack movies and listening to 80s music. I am very excited for this movie.

[@A.Light33]

Same

[@pipetypot]

You were well raised!

[@MsTdiniz]

Same here, millennial and always a fan of the 80s and 90s era ❤

[@SuchetB]

Takes me back to my childhood!!!! THE BREAKFAST CLUB, ST ELMO'S FIRE, YOUNG GUNS, THE OUTSIDERS etc etc Love those movies, and these actors are still young enough to be relevant today - We need more movies with the likes of Emilio Estevez in them - These actors looked great and they actually had talent and charisma, they could also act very well on screen.

[@brettharperspodcast]

THe 80's. You just had to be there to really get it, every song just felt like the warm glow of setting Sun.

[@sundance9042]

So beautifully said .. 💛🩷🩵

[@christopherbyrd5818]

I was there......through it all......those times cannot be duplicated. How lucky we gen-x crowd all were to have lived in the 70s and 80s.

[@hgh1727]

I know right, what happened to songs now?

[@brettharperspodcast]

@@hgh1727 one of earths greatest mysteries.

[@charlottesmom]

😆 Not sure if it was THAT poetic especially since I worked at a clothes shop in 84’ and they rotated the same 20 damn songs all the time! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Fakeaorta]

I am 57. Loved the core Brat Pack members. Basically the actors in 'Breakfast Club', 'St. Elmo's Fire', and 'Pretty in Pink' were the most recognized members with fringe outliers the ones that were in other mid to late 80s movies.

[@ericsilberstein667]

Yes definitely the core, but many other actors apart of this group, starting with Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern. Followed by Sean Penn, Tom Cruise, Nicolas Cage, Matt Dillon, etc.

[@marcyknight3139]

Don't forget About Last Night. That's my favorite!

[@Fakeaorta]

@@marcyknight3139 That drags Jim Belushi into the brat pack!

[@Fakeaorta]

@@ericsilberstein667 If we have to involve S.E. Hinton movies it will get out of control.

[@ericsilberstein667]

@@Fakeaorta Well that would include Rumble Fish. It’s quite simple. If you go through the movies starting with Ordinary People which came out in 1980, and go through the decade and focus on movies that dealt with teenage drama, angst, growing pains, etc. you’ll see a select group of actors that have worked together numerous times. Not all starred together in every movie, obviously, but the connections are there. The movies that took place in the 80s also had soundtracks that were mainly Alternative. There’s also an interesting connection to SNL/Second City/SCTV alumni. There are several reasons for that. The film maker who specialized in these kind of movies, John Hughes, was apart of National Lampoon in the 70s which was pretty much a precursor to SNL. Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr, and Joan Cusack, John Cusack’s sister were also cast members. So that’s the Brat Pack and beyond and a big part of my movie going experience growing up. That’s aside from Spielberg, Lucas, and Landis.

[@LadyArmand2000_]

People can say whatever they want, but John Hughes and the "Brat Pack" revolutionized the teen angst genre and paved the way for all these teen movies and television shows, including One Tree Hill. Molly Ringwald walked so the Lindsay Lohans and Hillary Duffs could run. I hate that Lea Thompson, Jami Gertz and Robert Downey Jr's contributions are often overlooked. I know they weren't part of the main pack, but they were still around during that time.

[@josephcasner626]

One Tree Hill is so good!

[@Teeveepicksures]

Craig Sheffer (Brat Pack adjacent) was in One Tree Hill

[@jillcnc]

And James Spader! He was in "Less than Zero," "Pretty in Pink," and so much more. He became the most interesting and varied actor of that crew not named "Robert Downey Jr."

[@LadyArmand2000_]

@jillcnc OH yes, James Spader was the villain that we all hated and loved. He made being bad look so good. He definitely owned the 80s and early 90s. ❤️ 💙 💜

[@Ironwind1972]

The last three you mentioned weren't really part of the John Hughes clich. They never got the press or popularity of the others. Least not until years later.

[@mtnshelby7059]

They were all so darn adorable and the films were so oddly comforting...feeling major nostalgia for that era.

[@Johnnywhamo]

Just turned 60, this makes me weep for my youth. The 80's really was a fantastic time to grow up. I'm sure there's nothing I can say that doesn't echo most other comment but I'll just say this...and I can appreciate the irony but...the internet was a mistake and it has irreparably fractured the world. No need to list all the good things, I'm just saying there is much to be said about turning back the clock to a time we all communicated in person and had REAL relationships with the human race.

[@hollyrealmusic8817]

Just think how it will be when AI takes over. Feels like we're going to lose our humanity. The appeal of the brat pack movies was that they were about connection and living a real life, not a virtual one.

[@frankgallagher8760]

The days without social media and everyone on their phones and everyone was out riding their bikes and only came in to eat and sleep during the summer. Now that was a special time

[@shawnalLovesJesus]

@@hollyrealmusic8817 People will. Good time to believe in Jesus. He IS coming soon.

[@libu1968]

said every christian for the last 2000 years. Jesus told his followers that some of them would not experience death before they see the kingdom of god, yet all of them died before the rapture. 2000 years of false predictions. It's almost like the whole thing is a work of fiction used to control the masses.

[@demolished1000]

Well Said…I too turned 60 (that was tough to type) 8 months ago…Having the Family/Friends/Clubs/Cars that I had in the ‘80’s made it Very difficult for me to let that go…I lived from 30 to 50 totally in the Past just wishing I was young again…it took a dream where I woke up in my old house, 17, No Aches & Pains & Seeing my Parents Young & Alive thinking, “I GET A SECOND CHANCE - CAN’T WAIT TO TELL MY WIFE”…. Then I realized I’m only 17 and not married and won’t be meeting my wife for another 10 years… I also Screamed, “WHERE’S MY SON” !!!…I woke up in a Sweat, kissed my Wife & Hugged my Son thinking, I better Appreciate what I have in front of me…That Turned things right around.

[@BookBabe1967]

OMG! How Emilio looks just like his father.

[@joncarroll2040]

He always did. He's actually played the younger version of his dad a couple of times.

[@septillion2501]

They could literally make a prequel to the West Wing at this point 😂

[@francescacastiglione7094]

YES!

[@007Julie]

He’s like an exact copy of his father 😮

[@RevJoeMoore]

@@septillion2501 Emilio is now older than Martin was when the West Wing started

[@kohatenclave]

Never thought I would be excited for a documentary. I love 80's films :)

[@kaileyllewellyn]

I was born in 97 but I'm so thrilled to watch this docementary!

[@paulleverton9569]

Why? An interest in your parents generation?

[@robberyexpert]

I boosted cars in 97! look at that.

[@blah1418]

@@paulleverton9569born in 93 and am interested too! My dad was in his 30s and my mom was in her 20’s in the 80’s. I’m a big fan of the movies and actors/actresses involved

[@johndeere3486]

As a Gen Xer … Go Outside FFS, these people suck

[@breerenay]

Me too! 97 as well!

[@jenniferturek2917]

I was a student at University of MD when they were filming a scene on frat row for St. Elmo's Fire (Georgetown wouldn't let them use their campus) and Rob Lowe and Andrew McCarthy were sitting on folding chairs outside. I asked Rob for his autograph. Not knowing who Andrew was, I didn't ask him, but they were both so nice and smiley. I loved the 80's!

[@raamin141]

@@jenniferturek2917 Hey, so was I ! Go Terps ... Class of '86

[@yvankrzeslo6366]

i m 54 and i grew up with The Brat pack. seeing them back together now will bring me ( and many other people) so many memories , moments, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you Andrew for this upcoming moment.

[@jenniferfitzgerald1796]

Goose bumps and tears. Just certain songs from those movies and seeing them so young. Best generation ever.

[@anche70]

it's such a shame that Judd, Molly, and Anthony Michael Hall didn't want to be in this. But this should be awesome, nonetheless. I'm 53 and this is definitely my decade. It's waking up the pimply faced teenager in me for sure.

[@Mickey-1994]

Judd and Molly never got to move on from it. Hall has had a pretty good career outside of the Brat Pack.

[@darrenrathwell4552]

@@Mickey-1994 Ringwald's character acting for some time..better than a lot of actors can say.

[@CircumlunarFeasibility]

watching her latest interviews, molly is kind of ditzy, but whatever.

[@briancolwill3071]

It should have had them!!! :(

[@Mickey-1994]

@@darrenrathwell4552 She is still really only known for those movies and is riding the 80s nostalgia thing going on right now.

[@GrayScoutEpsilon]

How could anyone NOT have a crush on Ally Sheedy?

[@helpfulcommenter]

But which Ally Sheedy? Breakfast Club Ally Sheedy or War Games Ally Sheedy or St Elmos Fire Ally Sheedy

[@Bluenose352]

​@dustyoldhat War Games, The Breakfast Club second, then it's a toss up between St. Elmo's Fire and Short Circuit

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@richarddeckard6527 i'd venture that her hair in Short Circuit was a short circuit in the hair/makeup trailer on set

[@thewkovacs316]

Exactly.

[@michaelshavel]

@@helpfulcommenter War games!

[@ericsilberstein667]

The Brat Pack goes beyond the main group. The first movie that tackled teen drama was Ordinary People with Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern. That movie was followed by TAPS, The Outsiders, Valley Girl, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, etc. before the John Hughes movies. These movies brought together a talented group of actors that would become the voice of my generation.

[@Tom-vm2wh]

I never really thought of Timothy Hutton as part of the Brat Pack. Kind of surprised to see him here.

[@ericsilberstein667]

@@Tom-vm2wh Yeah he was mentioned in original article. I remember him being one of the first before the term was coined.

[@Tom-vm2wh]

@@ericsilberstein667 He was famous before all of them which is probably why I didn't think of him as being part of that group. Somebody who it always surprised me wasn't considered part of the group who was getting famous at the same time, was Tom Cruise. I don't recall him ever sharing the screen with any of them, aside from Timothy Hutton, which in itself is kind of odd.

[@ericsilberstein667]

@@Tom-vm2wh He and Elizabeth McGovern were the first. I remember seeing Ordinary People, then Taps and seeing a trend in movies focusing on my generation. Both have appeared alongside other members of the Brat Pack. I knew there was a “Brat Pack” before the term was coined. It was more about who played the roles that represented Gen X. He was the first.

[@charlottesmom]

I NEED to rewatch The Outsiders and Valley Girl, haven’t seen those movies in ages. I watch Fast Times at least twice a year. 😆

[@scottlee-benner6610]

I, ladies and fellows, am 66, and because I started college in 1982, seeing this Trailer thrilled my soul! I can not wait to experience, with ALL of you, this trip down memory lane on June 13! "The future's so bright WE gotta wear shades!"

[@francescacastiglione7094]

I absolutely LOVED St. Elmo’s Fire! One of my favorite movies from the 80’s!

[@luchilds]

Same!

[@elliegebert5672]

I do not know how many times I watched it (and the breakfast club)

[@eijentwun5509]

STILL have not seen this nor the entire Breakfast Club movie.

[@cecilb.brooks2739]

Same here ❤❤❤❤❤

[@aliciacat2323]

The song was so good.

[@sunaluv4718]

I remember my mom telling me she didn’t think RDJ was going to live long enough to a really be an adult and now he’s by far the most successful of all his friends.

[@FlyLikeDove]

Isn't that amazing?! They need a whole doc or movie just about him. What a ride!

[@zammmerjammer]

I mean, it actually is a miracle he survived. He and Drew Barrymore were on very self-destructive trajectories in their youths. It's amazing they managed to sort themselves out.

[@filmgirlLisa]

Imagine. Tell someone in 1987 that RDJ would eventually go on to star in the biggest film franchise, for the next act win an Oscar and basically be a big big deal in Hollywood all after 40. Also, tell someone in 1987 that Jami Gertz would become the richest Hollywood actor ever.

[@thewolfchild]

​@@filmgirlLisa: "Also, tell someone in 1987 that Jami Gertz would become the richest Hollywood actor ever." ...becuase she went on to marry a Billionaire. Not so surprising.

[@runner2008]

And just watched him in Oppenheimer and he was fantastic.

[@wozm9924]

Ancient history indeed. I remember the 80's like it was yesterday and I'd go back and do it all again if I could.

[@joycegibbs5267]

doesn’t feel like ancient history though. To me anyway. Wish I could go back 😢

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

I'm a male 80's baby who had a sister 6 years older than me, I know ALL these movies an uncomfortable amount until I matured enough physically to be able to wrestle the video and TV remotes away from her. However in later life I must admit I have such a soft spot for the Brat pack 80's era and I'm glad Andrew made this documentary as life is short and talking to old friends and reconnecting is a great thing to do

[@jenniferwood3643]

I always loved Andrew McCarthy. Now I love him even more.

[@joycegibbs5267]

underrated actor. Catholic Boys is an amazing film !!

[@007Julie]

Andrew McCarthy was one of my first celebrity crushes when I was a little girl, I saw Mannequin at the movie theater when I was 9 yrs old, and omg his smile is so captivating 🥰 🧡

[@luchilds]

Wasn't it? Absolutely gorgeous

[@bostonphotographer20]

And he was charmingly goofy in Weekend at Bernies.

[@wordswordswords8203]

he was hot. still is. wow. sos

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

He was adorable in all of his '80s movies.

[@charlottesmom]

Class….nuff said! 😂

[@abcdefu3198]

I was born in 2000. All I did growing up was watch these 80s movies. My dad has a closet full of dvds and vhs of classics ranging from the 60s-90s. Can’t wait to see this! ❤

[@kaistan00]

Same!!!!

[@frankgallagher8760]

Ya u were born at the wrong time lol

[@byc1013]

Yeah I wasn't born when a lot of these movies came out but when I got to college I kinda felt like I was in a timewarp and I discovered all these films and now they're some of my favourite. The 80s is without question or argument, the best decade to have been a teenager.

[@leiaferraritraner2179]

Same!

[@TempeSoldier123]

I’m Gen X so I was a kid (11 -14 years old) when the Brat Pack was a thing. They were like the really cool older cousins you wanted to hang out with.

[@ZvukUp]

Hands down THE GREATEST decade to be a teenager and I loved every minute of it!!! Even my nieces and nephews are super jealous and say "I was born in the wrong decade".

[@joycegibbs5267]

hello yeah 🤩

[@jennamartens5447]

These were the best days ever. Will never be another time like this. Can't wait to experience it again. Thank you Andrew!

[@abvevo6406]

Meh the 90s were great the 2000s were great, plenty of generations look at the 80s like a turn coat where most bands sounded the same...

[@jon8004]

@@abvevo6406 That's only if you listened to the Top 40. But most generations' Top 40 sound like that.

[@loganswiss6903]

Those movies saved my life! I'm a better person because of them! Adults filmmakers cared enough about teenagers to treat them with respect in those movies, so I felt less alone! I feel bad for the generations that came after that cuz they never really had anything similar... Can't wait for this ❤❤❤

[@tnelly6588]

Yep, pre-internet and pre-cell phone. Two things that dramatically changed, and in my opinion, ruined society more than anything else by far. Everything seemed to be more real in the 80s and 90s....emotions hit harder, friendships ran deeper, life was more raw and exciting....first crushes, first parties, first beers, the freedom achieved when you got your first car. Now, anxiety in the youth runs rampant and is the result of a manufactured, made-up fantasy world called social media, where nothing is actually real, its just filled with the illusion of perfect lives. I feel bad for today's kids having to grow up in a fractured, fake reality.

[@Andy-bh8hw]

@@loganswiss6903ever watch Stranger Things?

[@SheriVance]

Just putting this out there......Rob and Andrew to some of us teen girls in the 80s you guys were the Beatles!!!! You were idolized and loved! Trust me!❤

[@paulleverton9569]

Congratulations on avoiding the AIDS. It sounds like you got very lucky.

[@bostonphotographer20]

I've worked with Rob Lowe at a couple of charity events over the past couple of years and, as a straight guy, I was blown away by how good looking he was in person.

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

I think both Rob and Andrew were and still are better looking than the Beatles!

[@Heyheyhaleyd]

I’m 21, but I’m super excited to watch this movie. I love 1980s movies so much!!

[@RayfieldA]

I'll be 58 this Sept. I'm a black male born in Chicago but grew up in a nice nearby suburb and attended a multicultural high school. So, when I watched those films, I kinda felt like I was part of that so-called pack even though there was hardly ever another black face in sight, in those films.

[@Jessica-pi5wh]

80s baby here, I can say that this was the coolest decade!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SaraDeDeo]

I am on the other side of the world (Italy) and I remember when I watched for the first time The Breakfast Club movie on Tv. I was maybe 13 years old (1987 more or less) but oh man it shaped me. Later I discovered that all my favorites movies of the ‘80 were directed by John Hughes ❤Believe me if I tell you that those stories became part of me and the adult I became. Such a sensitive, passionate and talented director.

[@boohradley]

Can't wait to see this. I'm ready for Gen X nostalgia. The Brat Pack moniker even trickled down to young authors of the 80's like Tama Janowitz, Brett Easton Ellis and Jay McInerney. It was fascinating how the media worked to call creatives of the time period by this name.

[@jedijones]

@Chris-zd7gw Yes.

[@looney1023]

Demi Moore has an acclaimed horror film that just premiered at Cannes. I'm LOVING this phase of her career.

[@JessBeautyJunkie]

And she was WONDERFUL in Feud: Capote vs the Swans! I've always loved Demi!

[@paulleverton9569]

Yeah, the open heart massage stage. It won't last but at least Bruce is too gone to realise.

[@heymistercarter.]

Yea, she seems to be having a sort of career comeback, and I'm loving that for her.

[@kimiki65]

She needs to chill with whatever she’s doing to fight aging.

[@FORBIDCharlie1986]

Shes honestly still the only one relevant. Ask any other generation if they can name someone from the Brat Pack they probably only know her.

[@angelawilliams5153]

I really enjoyed this documentary. To all of you that were in the brat pack and didn’t want to be. I really want you to know how much we love you. I am sorry that it wasn’t what we had hoped it was for all of you. I can’t tell you how fondly we think of all of you!!!

[@TerryWillaert]

Forty years later and these actors still embody the shear excitement and wonderment of the 80's. Great movies, great music and a feeling of invincibility. I will never forget the 80's and the joy of those Brat Pack movies and the amazing bands that became the inspiration and soundtrack to a generation. I once was at a bar in Brantford and met Rob Lowe in person. My conversation with him was cut short by frenzied young ladies wanting to dance with him. "Gotta dance" he said.

[@goodpainlive]

80's were the best.

[@christophercleary6780]

Depends on what happened to you in the 80s 💯

[@geth--head6380]

Yeah, AIDS and thinking the world was gonna be destroyed...what a great decade....The 90s were the best my brother

[@toknnomad1424]

@@geth--head6380 Really... crack epidemic.. gang violence.. and FYI.. AIDS was alive and well in the 90's too. (Magic Johnson anyone?).. every decade had the good and the bad...

[@sufyanlowel4631]

@@geth--head6380 well, 90's definitely bring some hope

[@punksince1972]

Less than Zero was a favorite of mine with Andrew... and could not imagine if Robert Downey Jr was in this and his past would be reflected upon.

[@ct6852]

He's always linked to that role in my mind.

[@matthewjames206]

My youth right here 👍👍

[@stephb3321]

Mine, too! Graduated from high school in the mid-80s!

[@SnowflakeMulti-tool]

They all are still adorable!!

[@YesYou-]

Best era of teenager movies! Glad I grew up with them.

[@b4tfangz]

i am an autistic teenager who was born in 2010 who discovered the brat pack movies last summer after watching & reading the outsiders in class after that brat pack films have become my #1 hyperfixation i am so excited for the documentary & i will also be writing an essay on it

[@ilovtheend]

I'd love to read it! I'm a film theorist who was born in 1984. My mom was young (21yo) and so the Brat Pack was a huge part of my childhood

[@jedijones]

You don't have to define yourself as autistic if you don't want to. We're all unique people with our own individual qualities. There isn't any one label you can put on yourself that would ever be able to define who you are as a complete person. You're much more than just that one thing.

[@b4tfangz]

@@ilovtheend instead im making a KZbin video on the topic :)

[@jenniferthompson5060]

John Hughes was here.

[@popeye697]

I've always referred to Swayze, Cruise, Cryer, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Grey, Matthew Broderick and many others from the age and era as "Bratt Pack adjacent" especially if they were in a John Hughes movie, but weren't technically main characters

[@kayprivate2720]

And James Spader too. He has been in like 4 movies with Andrew. And Robert Downy Jr.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@kayprivate2720 and C Thomas Howell

[@krashd]

I would throw in Kiefer Sutherland, and at a stretch Kevin Bacon.

[@TeeIsHauteCocoaChanel]

I was not even thought of (born in 91) but around pre teen I found all the brat pack movies and was obsessed

[@harlempixie338]

These were my favorite actors all through the 80s and into the 90s

[@jordangraegin4817]

Would love to see a new movie with them, the big chill style.

[@newwavepop]

St Elmos 35 year school reunion.

[@filmgirlLisa]

What great idea that would be! Maybe they would all do it.

[@jedijones]

@@filmgirlLisa Except Molly and Judd, LOL.

[@jedijones]

The actors in Big Chill weren't even 40 yet. The Brat Pack reunion would be more like Space Cowboys-style.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

I would want it more upbeat

[@stevesmith8180]

Just watching this preview is giving me chills. Thank you Andrew for putting this together it's brillant. I was in my early twenties when the Breakfast Club came out so it reminds of my younger crazy self. What a ride that was.

[@ellao.2433]

Emilio Estevez still!

[@CASPER101]

45 years old and had so much fun watching ALL the movies with my older sister! Growing up in the 80s was AMAZING!!!

[@yael1473]

Just watched this, it's absolutely insane to me that they took that label as a negative. To me they were the exclusive cool kids, elite Hollywood. The kids we all wanted to be in the 80's! You all should own it and be proud of it!

[@CaffeyAaron]

Love the brat pack man. Such a charismatic, talented group of actors/actresses during their peak. Everyone in that circle during the time kinda just had that look. That “it” factor. The Breakfast Club is legit one of my all time favorite films ever.. this documentary should be interesting.

[@mr.e347]

Cant wait to see this. They had so much chemistry with each other. And ended up working together in so many different occasions. Loved those movies growing up.

[@AH-rl9ev]

It's Great to see Emilio! I enjoyed the movie The Way he directed with his dad in the starring role.

[@berglettemom6045]

I graduated from high school in 1982 and I ADORED all of them. And the music of the time, too. Iconic, special, amazing. Can’t wait for this documentary!

[@SMSCOOBY71]

I was born in the UK in 1971, turned teenage (13) in 1984, the movies, the music, bmx, MTV, hip hop, arcades, my god we had it all, summers were hot, the girls were hotter, school holidays lasted forever but ended too soon, the last generation to have a real life, that didn't involve hard drugs or degeneracy, out at dawn and back at dusk, parents trusted us to not go over the top, the world was ours for the taking, you literally had so much life you could barely handle it all, but luckily we had the Polaroid instant camera!

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Also a fellow 71. From Boston.. the women the women the women. They were so friendly back then. It was very similar to being in the UK in fact my second cousin John came to visit the family One Summer . He loved being in the Boston area. .. gave him an extra leg up with the girls too with his accent😊

[@TessT101]

Andrew 😍 be still my teenage beating heart

[@ChrisOnStage2]

I love McCarthy's direction! He directed SO MANY TV shows like The Blacklist.

[@verybiGirl]

im a europian teenager of 90s. So many American movies in 90s were related with 80s movies that i started watch them. I love the 80s vibes when my parents were young, grass was more green and i was a kid😂

[@TeaPea-jq4ib]

The memories. The Brat Pack was so huge back then. Such nostalgia. ❤

[@rebabandyopadhyay4216]

Omg. I. Must. See. This. I’m oddly gratified that my old fave Andrew McCarthy (the sweet, awkward one!) turned out to be the thoughtful writer and memoirist in real life. Also, we are old.

[@juliovargas2865]

Born in 1986. And yes I'm a Valley boy and I am most definitely going to see this

[@squirrelprincess3596]

To Generation X, the members of “The Brat Pack” were the ultimate cool kids. Such a delight to have been young at the same time as these talented folks! ❤

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

They were all so young, vibrant, and beautiful!

[@stardust6870]

But most of the members are actually younger Baby Boomers?

[@17thknight]

"I had a crush on you back in the day" "You did not Andrew, you did not!" Allie. We ALL did. A lot of us still do.

[@vesnatrajanova1873]

You all was my tees idols..love you all ..its so sad that dont make movies like this anymore..Andrew ..I was so in love with you when I grow up😆..and music from St.Elmos fire its still in my fav.list❤❤❤

[@TronLegacy5000]

i was born in 86’ but grew up watching this in the 90s as a kid. still feel like I grew up in the 80s

[@wesadams6243]

What sucks is for all those years Emilio never took part in any Breakfast Club reunions while the rest DID and now he’s finally participating in a documentary about that time period and Judd, Molly and Hall are NOT participating this time..cmon! Just once guys get together

[@Zsklar]

Molly got woke, Hall is bi-polar, not sure about Judd though. I played golf with him a few years back and he was super cool! Talked a lot about his days in the brat pack and who he liked and who he couldn't stand. I would have thought he would have jumped at the opportunity to be a part of this documentary, especially since McCarthy was one of the brat packers he told me he really liked.

[@bluueeberries]

​@@Zsklar Being woke is not a bad thing.

[@arcticlight232]

​@@Zsklar​ Now I'm really curious.. who were the ones he couldn't stand? I read it was not all rosy with Molly Ringwald, but there must have been others

[@jj1106]

@@bluueeberriesI agree, being “woke” aka aware of social and economic disparities and actively making efforts to correct wrongs of the past is not a bad thing, but using the term “woke” in 2024 is definitely a bad thing. Lol

[@charlottesmom]

⁠@@bluueeberries Yup, I’d rather be “woke” than in a coma. I would have loved to see all of my favorites from my teen years…regardless of their politics.

[@davemustaki134]

So good to see Andrew McCarthy again loved him in weekend at Bernie's

[@TellyBox-r7e]

Emilio needs to star in a "Jed Bartlet: the Governor Years"

[@Citroen_2cv]

Let's get Aaron Sorkin on that

[@a.v.5078]

Andrew, collegues and crew nailed it. This docu is what we teenagers growing up in 80's needed. Closure. 52 and happy to go memorylane. Tears. Beautiful. ❤❤

[@loriesposito6470]

Interesting, I never thought of the name Brat Pack as them being brats. I loved that group of actors. Will be watching this.

[@Beachgirl64]

Can’t wait to see this! Andrew is my favorite ❤

[@dano3523]

Wow! The Breakfast Club was what I identified most with from that era, especially Bender. (Impossible sir, it's in Johnson's underwear.) I have got to see this. How fun!

[@PDXSarge]

No Anthony Michael Hall?

[@karenandrews4224]

He’s adjacent…

[@filmgirlLisa]

@@karenandrews4224 I dunno. I think of him as solidly being in the middle of it.

[@lozu8947]

@@filmgirlLisaagreed, he was in the middle of it.

[@kayprivate2720]

@@karenandrews4224 He's kind of one of the main guys. He was John Huges go to male for his movies and he was in movies with other brat packers.

[@kamuelalee]

John Cusack too.

[@Michael0409]

I just watched it, and as it went off, I got depressed bcus of how fun it was during these times, and life was amazing, I almost cried

[@RebeccaEdwardsJamesEdwards]

Just watched it, what an emotional journey for Andrew & the rest of them. It's an emotional journey for those of us who lived through those wonderful years.

[@JakeCharles1997]

That thumbnail made me think we were getting a sequel to Breakfast Club

[@pamb440]

Omg! Could you imagine?! It would be FANTASTIC to see the pack meet up in 2024. But Judd and Anthony wouldn’t want to be a part of it 😢

[@007Julie]

@@pamb440I really don’t mean it in a disrespectful way but Judd looks like he’s their father.😢

[@Joshua-xg7pg]

I thought it was a parody

[@d1p70]

Huh? That's St. Elmo's Fire

[@idjilju2835]

I hope to see Molly in the doc!

[@Dyrnwynn]

Unfortunately, she declined to appear.

[@idjilju2835]

@@Dyrnwynn makes sense since she we didn’t see her until the trailer

[@ChuckTheMystery]

When Joel Schumacher was carefully crafting his cast for the brilliant St. Elmo’s Fire…could he have imagined that we’d be watching a documentary like this in 2024? I wish the genius of Joel could be here to see it!

[@ct6852]

Can't think of a group of actors with more positive public will behind them. If they're ashamed of being a part of that cohort...they shouldn't be. So much nostalgia. Those movies were fantastic and they all gave such memorable performances.

[@_aiko020]

22 but my parents grew us up on 80s movies. This is so exciting.

[@ryanphilyaw8707]

Only on Hulu?? Dang it.

[@zoepavlou6990]

My sentiment exactly!

[@007Julie]

First the Bon Jovi Doc then this? I’ll be waiting for more shows to pile up so I can restart my subscription for a month

[@stereoroid]

That burger shack at the end: wouldn't it be great if they sold Brats too? 🌭

[@helpfulcommenter]

That's The Spot in Carpinteria California between Ventura and Santa Barbara. It's steps from the beach. Cash only. They have hot dogs but not brats.

[@tomc2376]

give it up for Andrew getting to do scenes with Jacqueline Bissett

[@AaronOwenSmith]

he was and still is in a "Class" of his own, the heart of the brat pack and on the only one who could have made this..

[@marlenesheffield8777]

The movie "Class" is one of my all time favorites and I watch it every time it is shown -- which is a rarity. 😍❤️💋💯

[@silenthill5794]

I"m only about 30 minutes into this documentary but omg I love it. I love the 80s, I love that this thread is full of my people. I"m 59 in July and the 80s were and will always be everything to me !. I think people are overthinking it a little. The reason it was so big and people my age are so passionate about the 80s, it was the days of our youth!! Omg it's no different that when Frank Sinatra was young and was idolized by people his age, or James Dean..or Steve McQueen. It's why we all still love the music of the 80s, yes it was great music, timeless..but it was the music of our youth ! God I wish I had stayed in school and studied poetry, so I could explain this more, with the right words and feelings.........

[@silenthill5794]

So watching the end of the doc and seeing Andrew pretty much sum up what I just said meant so much. You guys are the actors of our youth, and will always be. And I would watch every one of you today...

[@blackbird5634]

Nothing after 1990. . .. John Hughes helped us see just how special the time was, and these stars gave us a look at ourselves in many wonderful ways.