Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?
Acting
Demi Moore's unhinged chandelier monologue—career chaos peak.
Costume
Every outfit screams 'I have an expense account and no therapist.'
Score
The title song you'll hum for days, against your will.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Emilio Estevez
Kirby Keger
Rob Lowe
Billy Hicks
Andrew McCarthy
Kevin Dolenz
Demi Moore
Jules
Judd Nelson
Alec Newbary
Ally Sheedy
Leslie Hunter
Mare Winningham
Wendy Beamish
Martin Balsam
Mr. Beamish
Andie MacDowell
Dale Biberman
Joyce Van Patten
Mrs. Beamish
Jenny Wright
Felicia
Blake Clark
Wally
Matthew Laurance
Ron Dellasandro
Gina Hecht
Judith
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Brat Pack label was invented by this film's publicist, not the press—making this the patient zero of manufactured ensemble stardom.
Schumacher later admitted the film aged badly because it celebrated exactly the entitled yuppie values the 80s would be mocked for; he called it 'a movie about people I wouldn't want to know.'
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