St. Elmo's Fire
"The passion burns deep."
Originally released in 1985. St. Elmo's Fire is a drama/romance film. directed by Joel Schumacher.
Starring Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, and Andrew McCarthy
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (575 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$37.8M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $37,803,872
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Delphi IV Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Elmo's Fire about?
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...
Who directed St. Elmo's Fire?
St. Elmo's Fire was directed by Joel Schumacher.
How long is St. Elmo's Fire?
St. Elmo's Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was St. Elmo's Fire released?
St. Elmo's Fire was released on June 28, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in St. Elmo's Fire?
The main cast of St. Elmo's Fire includes Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson.
Is St. Elmo's Fire worth watching?
St. Elmo's Fire has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 575 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.