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St. Elmo's Fire

1985 · 108 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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?

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Appeals to viewers who enjoy ensemble coming-of-age dramas about messy friendships, uncertain futures, and the emotional difficulty of leaving youth behind.

Tone
nostalgic, sentimental, bittersweet
Payoff
comfort, catharsis
Pacing
steady
Intensity
moderate
Structure
linear
Themes
friendship, adulthood, identity, romantic longing, social expectations
Setting
mid-1980s, urban neighborhoods, apartments, and nightlife

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