The 1980s was a transcendent time for film.
As filmmakers broke away from the disco era, comedies in particular centered around the hijinks of young adults. The settings often took place at high schools and colleges. John Hughes was arguably the most famous and popular director during this era. He often recycled the same leads (namely Molly Ringwald) with coming-of-age narratives.
The ‘Brat Pack’ moniker was given to a host of young actors who often appeared together in these films. 40 years later, one of those actors is reviving the group in a very unique way.
Longtime actor Andrew McCarthy directed/created a documentary called Brats — focusing on the group he was once in. Showcased on Hulu, the documentary aims to highlight the highs and lows of the era for these famed actors. Some of them relatively peaked during this period, while others exploded and continue to act today in featured projects.
As the tagline says in the documentary’s film poster, “Everybody wanted to be in the Brat Pack. Except them.”
You’ll certainly recognize multiple actors in this documentary. Among them reportedly include McCarthy, Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Jon Cryer, Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, and Timothy Hutton.
The film is available on Hulu starting June 13th.
