Overview
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?
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedJoel Schumacher's 1985 ensemble drama, threaded with comedy and romance, follows a tight-knit group of recent college graduates struggling to navigate the messy passage into adulthood. As careers, relationships, and ambitions pull them in different directions, their once-effortless friendships face real strain. The mood blends youthful energy with bittersweet uncertainty, capturing the anxieties of growing up and letting go. Emblematic of its era, it leans on character interplay over plot. Holding a MagicMovieScore of 6.1, it appeals to viewers drawn to coming-of-age stories, period nostalgia, and intimate dramas about identity, love, and the end of carefree youth.
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Trailer
Top Cast
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
592 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.11 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
June 28, 1985
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director