Andrew McCarthy’s documentary, Brats, sheds light on why Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson are not featured in the film. While Ringwald and Nelson did not sit down for interviews, they do appear in the documentary through archival footage from the 1980s. McCarthy explained that the Brat Pack is an ongoing relationship, and some members may be at different points in their lives regarding discussing their past.
In the film, Jon Cryer asks McCarthy if he spoke to Ringwald, to which McCarthy responds that Ringwald said she would think about it but prefers to keep moving forward. McCarthy also tried to connect with Nelson, but he was unavailable at the time. However, Nelson does make a brief appearance at the end of the documentary.
Despite Ringwald’s representative not responding to requests for comment, McCarthy was able to speak with other Brat Pack members like Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Lea Thompson, and Timothy Hutton. They reflected on their rise to fame after films like The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo’s Fire and discussed how the Brat Pack label impacted their lives personally and professionally.
McCarthy admitted that he was surprised by the number of people willing to participate in the documentary, as he initially thought it would be challenging to get everyone on board. Moore expressed her only regret was not having the whole group together for interviews, as she enjoyed the individual conversations with McCarthy.
Brats is now available for streaming on Hulu, offering viewers a glimpse into the lives and experiences of the iconic Brat Pack members during the 1980s.