In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies. However, when the New York magazine cover story in 1985 dubs them the Brat Pack, stars in the making suddenly find themselves losing control over the trajectory of their careers. Now, almost forty years later, McCarthy looks to reconnect with peers and co-stars so that together they can reflect on their respective legacies.
Direction
McCarthy turns personal wound into surprisingly generous group portrait.
Writing
Honest conversations that could've been PR fluff but weren't.
Production
Incredible archival footage that'll send you down 80s rabbit holes.
Director
Andrew McCarthy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original 1985 New York Magazine article that coined 'Brat Pack' never actually interviewed most of the actors it labeled.
McCarthy directing this at 60 mirrors his Brat Pack characters—finally controlling the narrative after decades of being defined by others.
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