Sixteen Candles

Sixteen Candles

Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.

6.8 /10 2,192 votes
May 4, 1984 1h 33m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John Hughes
Writers John Hughes
Studio Universal Pictures
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $6,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Molly Ringwald

Molly Ringwald

Samantha Baker

Michael Schoeffling

Michael Schoeffling

Jake Ryan

Haviland Morris

Haviland Morris

Caroline Mulford

Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe

Long Duk Dong

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

Geek (Ted)

Justin Henry

Justin Henry

Mike Baker

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Jim Baker

Carlin Glynn

Carlin Glynn

Brenda Baker

Blanche Baker

Blanche Baker

Ginny Baker

Edward Andrews

Edward Andrews

Howard Baker

Billie Bird

Billie Bird

Dorothy Baker

Carole Cook

Carole Cook

Grandma Helen

Frequently Asked Questions

Sixteen Candles was released on May 4, 1984.

The runtime of Sixteen Candles is 1h 33m.

Sixteen Candles is a Comedy, Romance movie.

Sixteen Candles has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Sixteen Candles is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Sixteen Candles was directed by John Hughes.

The main cast of Sixteen Candles includes Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris.

Sixteen Candles is originally in English.