| Director | John Hughes, John Hughes |
|---|---|
| Budget | $1 million |
| Box office | $51.5 million |
On Saturday, March 24, 1984, five students at Shermer High School in Shermer, Illinois, report for an all-day detention: socially awkward nerd Brian Johnson, jock Andrew Clark, shy loner Allison Reynolds, popular girl Claire Standish, and rebellious delinquent John Bender.