The soundtrack for the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club was released. Released on A&M Records, the soundtrack blends

When Simple Minds first heard “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” — their No. 1 single that would serve as the theme song and teenage anthem of the 1985 Brat Pack classic “The Breakfast Club” — it wasn’t exactly memorable to them.

Four decades in, the cult classic continues to be regarded as quintessential viewing for both film buffs and pop culture fans alike

After all, the enduring appeal of The Breakfast Club rests largely on the narrow parameters it sets for itself: It’s just five kids in one room over a single day. To look beyond this mere snapshot of youth would be to betray its eternal present tense.

It all started with a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal. In 1985, the world was introduced to five teenagers with very different backgrounds who found themselves spending nine hours on a Saturday in detention.

Here's a look at how those famously known as the brain, athlete, basket case, princess, and criminal look like today: Who's your favorite character in The Breakfast Club? Share your pick in the comments!