Sixteen Candles(1984)
“Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.”
Overview
With the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha faces her 16th birthday with typical adolescent dread. Samantha pines for studly older boy Jake, but worries that her chastity will be a turnoff for the popular senior. Meanwhile, she must constantly rebuff the affections of nerdy Ted, who is unfortunately the only boy in school who seems to take an interest in her.
Director
John Hughes
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
Molly Ringwald
as Samantha Baker
Michael Schoeffling
as Jake Ryan
Haviland Morris
as Caroline Mulford
Gedde Watanabe
as Long Duk Dong
Anthony Michael Hall
as Geek (Ted)
Justin Henry
as Mike Baker
Paul Dooley
as Jim Baker
Carlin Glynn
as Brenda Baker
Blanche Baker
as Ginny Baker
Edward Andrews
as Howard Baker
Billie Bird
as Dorothy Baker
Carole Cook
as Grandma Helen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Channel Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sixteen Candles?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sixteen Candles (1984).
What is Sixteen Candles about?▼
With the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha faces her 16th birthday with typical adolescent dread. Samantha pines for studly older boy Jake, but worries that her chastity will be a turnoff for the popular senior. Meanwhile, she must constantly rebuff the affections of nerdy Ted, who is unfortunately the only boy in school who seems to take an interest in her.
Who directed Sixteen Candles?▼
Sixteen Candles was directed by John Hughes and released in 1984. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Sixteen Candles?▼
Sixteen Candles has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Sixteen Candles?▼
The cast of Sixteen Candles includes Molly Ringwald as Samantha Baker, Michael Schoeffling as Jake Ryan, Haviland Morris as Caroline Mulford, Gedde Watanabe as Long Duk Dong, Anthony Michael Hall as Geek (Ted) and more.
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