Sixteen Candles (1984)

  • PG
  • 05/04/1984 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 33m

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.

John Hughes

Director, Writer

Cast

Molly Ringwald's headshot

Molly Ringwald

Samantha Baker
Michael Schoeffling's headshot

Michael Schoeffling

Jake Ryan
Haviland Morris's headshot

Haviland Morris

Caroline Mulford
Gedde Watanabe's headshot

Gedde Watanabe

Long Duk Dong
Anthony Michael Hall's headshot

Anthony Michael Hall

Geek (Ted)
Justin Henry's headshot

Justin Henry

Mike Baker
Paul Dooley's headshot

Paul Dooley

Jim Baker
Carlin Glynn's headshot

Carlin Glynn

Brenda Baker

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