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Sixteen Candles
“Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.”
6.8 / 10• 1984• 1h 33m•PG• English
ComedyRomance
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.
Cast & Crew
Molly Ringwald
Samantha Baker
Lead
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
Carlin Glynn
Brenda Baker
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Hughes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sixteen Candles is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
