12 Essential Brat Pack Movies & Where to Stream Them

With Brats now streaming on Hulu, the Brat Pack are once again back in the news. We’re of course referring to actors Andrew McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald—who are often recognized as its core members. In case you’re not familiar with the backstory, here’s a brief rundown: It all started with a 1985 New York Magazine article about the spurt of teen superstars coming out of Hollywood in the ’80s. In his now infamous article, writer David Blum coined the term “Brat Pack,” a nickname he made for the group of aforementioned actors of that era. It was a label mostly resented by its core members, one that would haunt them for years to come. In his eye-opening new documentary, Brats director Andrew McCarthy reunites with most of his fellow Brat Packers and reflects on the cultural phenomenon and the negative impact it had on some of their careers. But still, to fans who grew up with their movies, “Brat Pack” is also a nostalgic term that immediately brings forth fond memories of ‘80s coming-of-age classics such as Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, and The Breakfast Club.