In the fifties and sixties, there was the Rat Pack. Then, in the eighties, came the Brat Pack.
If you were coming of age in the 1980s, the brat pack was near the center of your cultural awareness
, says Andrew McCarthy at the start of the trailer while walking through New York City. He adds, But for those of us experiencing it from the inside, the brat pack was something very different.
1985 article gave birth to the Brat Pack label
The term “Brat Pack” originated from a New York Magazine article titled “Hollywood Brat Pack,” published on June 10, 1985. The cover featured Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, and Andrew McCarthy.
A trip down memory lane
The documentary sees McCarthy reconnecting with fellow Brat Pack members like Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Jon Cryer. The trailer shows snippets of their interviews as they reflect on what it meant to be part of this iconic group. 
Personal reflections and revelations
Emilio Estevez remarks that he agreed to participate because It was time that we clear the air on a couple things
, while Demi Moore highlights how being part of Hollywood’s 1980s star ensemble shifted careers.
The impact of ‘Brat Pack’ on its members
The label had far-reaching implications for its members’ lives and careers. Jon Cryer notes,I think it was characterized unfairly, but I think it is effective branding.
An exploration of 1980s teen films
The documentary delves into iconic films like The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo’s Fire. These movies captured teenage angst and gained a cult-like following. As Susannah Gora points out,I really think St. Elmo’s Fire does, arguably, the best job I’ve ever seen in a film of portraying friendship with the kind of passion and cinematic poignancy that is normally reserved for portraying romantic love.
Healing old wounds through candid conversations
The documentary also touches on how making it helped heal past tensions among its stars.
As mentioned by Mike Kelley,The Brat Pack captivated a generation and defined cool for so many. Andrew, as a seminal member, brings unbelievable access and perspective to the phenomenon as director of this film…
Molly Ringwald absent from documentary
Molly Ringwald did not participate in the documentary despite being a notable figure within the group.
The waiting is over
Directed and written by Andrew McCarthy, BRATS will premiere on Hulu on June 13 following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival. As McCarthy puts it,The Brat Pack has cast a long shadow over my life and career…
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