The classic coming-of-age drama St. Elmos Fire was one of the most popular movies of 1985, although looking back on it almost four decades later, it had its fair share of issues. As the story of seven best friends traversing the challenges of early adulthood, this was a story that many people could relate to while also understanding that it was very much a product of its time. St. Elmos Fire featured many outdated attitudes, uncomfortable representations, and character traits that no longer align with modern cinematic expectations.

https://screenrant.com/10-harsh-realties-of-rewatching-st-elmos-fire-39-years-later/