Forty years later, St. Elmo’s Fire still burns bright in 4K.
The iconic coming-of-age drama St. Elmo’s Fire is getting the ultimate home entertainment upgrade. To mark its 40th anniversary, the 1985 Brat Pack classic will release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on June 24.
Directed by Joel Schumacher, St. Elmo’s Fire stars Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Mare Winningham. The film follows seven recent college graduates navigating adulthood, relationships, and identity while holding onto their bond forged at their favorite Georgetown hangout, St. Elmo’s Bar.
The story centers on the complex dynamics within the group.
Leslie and Alec (Sheedy and Nelson) struggle to save their crumbling relationship; Wendy (Winningham) quietly longs for Billy (Lowe), a charming but lost soul juggling fatherhood and dreams; Kevin (McCarthy), a jaded writer, comes to terms with unexpected feelings; Kirbo (Estevez) obsessively pursues an older woman; and Jules (Moore), a high-powered party girl, spirals under pressure. Their intertwined lives reflect the confusion and excitement of post-college life in the 1980s.
The 4K Ultra HD release features the film scanned from the original camera negative. It is presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision. Audio options include English Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround, and 2-channel surround sound.
Bonus content includes:
- Commentary with Director Joel Schumacher
- Joel Schumacher Remembers ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ featurette
- 12 deleted scenes
- Original making-of featurette
- “Man in Motion” music video
- Theatrical trailer
Written by Joel Schumacher and Carl Kurlander and produced by Lauren Shuler, St. Elmo’s Fire became a defining piece of pop culture for a generation, remembered for its style, emotional depth, and memorable theme song, “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion).”
This long-awaited 4K release offers fans a chance to revisit the film in stunning detail. It will also introduce a new generation to the drama, heartbreak, and friendships that still resonate today. St. Elmo’s Fire arrives on 4K UHD June 24 wherever movies are sold.
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Sean Tajipour
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