Sixteen Candles

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

19841h 33m6.7(2,264 votes)

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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 rebuf…

Sixteen Candles (1984) is a comedy and romance film directed by John Hughes. It stars Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Haviland Morris. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 2,264 votes.

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Director

John Hughes

Cast

Molly Ringwald

Samantha Baker

Michael Schoeffling

Jake Ryan

Haviland Morris

Caroline Mulford

Gedde Watanabe

Long Duk Dong

Anthony Michael Hall

Geek (Ted)

Justin Henry

Mike Baker

Paul Dooley

Jim Baker

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Where can I watch Sixteen Candles?

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Who stars in Sixteen Candles?

Sixteen Candles stars Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, and Gedde Watanabe, and was directed by John Hughes.

How long is Sixteen Candles?

Sixteen Candles has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did Sixteen Candles come out?

Sixteen Candles was released in 1984.

What genre is Sixteen Candles?

Sixteen Candles is a comedy and romance film.

Is Sixteen Candles worth watching?

Sixteen Candles holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.