Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.
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.
Sixteen Candles (1984) is a comedy and romance film directed by John Hughes, released on May 4, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris and Gedde Watanabe. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 2,258 ratings.
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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
Directed by John Hughes, written by John Hughes, produced by Hilton A. Green.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 2,258 ratings.
I've never bagged a babe. I'm not a stud. It's Samantha Baker's 16th birthday and her family are so wrapped up in her sisters impending wedding, they have completely forgotten Sam's big day. Not only that but she has the hots for school hunk Jake Ryan who, apparently doesn't know she even exists. Her existence, however, is noted by freshman Ted "The Geek" who lusts after her at every opportunity. Being 16 really…
Reviewed on April 12, 2015
Really fun, and funny, romantic-comedy that is to me akin to Ferris Bueller's Day Off style of humor from John Hughes (vs. something like The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink with a more serious tone or themes). Anyway, this was my first time seeing this and while I still place TBC and FBDO over this, still another great film from Hughes to come out of the 80s and, like those, still works so well today. **4.0/5**
Reviewed on June 29, 2020
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The main cast of Sixteen Candles (1984) includes Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe and Anthony Michael Hall. The film was directed by John Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sixteen Candles was released on May 4, 1984 and runs for 1h 33m.
Sixteen Candles (1984) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 2,258 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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