St. Elmo's Fire
“The passion burns deep.”
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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Where is St. Elmo's Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About St. Elmo's Fire
St. Elmo's Fire is a 1985 English-language drama, romance and comedy film directed by Joel Schumacher. The cast is led by Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
St. Elmo's Fire was produced by Columbia Pictures and Delphi IV Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 28, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $38 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Writers
- Joel Schumacher, Carl Kurlander
- Release date
- June 28, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $38 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi IV Productions
St. Elmo's Fire cast & crew
St. Elmo's Fire was directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Joel Schumacher and Carl Kurlander.
The cast features Emilio Estevez as Kirby Keger, Rob Lowe as Billy Hicks, Andrew McCarthy as Kevin Dolenz, Demi Moore as Jules, Judd Nelson as Alec Newbary, and Ally Sheedy as Leslie Hunter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Foster, cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and it was produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Bernard Schwartz.
Is St. Elmo's Fire worth watching?
St. Elmo's Fire holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 596 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and comedy, St. Elmo's Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch St. Elmo's Fire
St. Elmo's Fire isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of St. Elmo's Fire
Emilio Estevez
Kirby Keger
Rob Lowe
Billy Hicks
Andrew McCarthy
Kevin Dolenz
Demi Moore
Jules
Judd Nelson
Alec Newbary
Ally Sheedy
Leslie Hunter
Mare Winningham
Wendy Beamish
Martin Balsam
Mr. Beamish
Andie MacDowell
Dale Biberman
Joyce Van Patten
Mrs. Beamish
Jenny Wright
Felicia
Jon Cutler
Howie Krantz
St. Elmo's Fire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch St. Elmo's Fire in United States?
St. Elmo's Fire is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is St. Elmo's Fire in?
St. Elmo's Fire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is St. Elmo's Fire?
St. Elmo's Fire runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is St. Elmo's Fire rated?
St. Elmo's Fire is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 596 ratings.
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