Sixteen Candles (1984)
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 comedy movie directed by John Hughes, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling and Haviland Morris.
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.
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What is Sixteen Candles about?
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.
When was Sixteen Candles released?
Sixteen Candles was released on 4 May 1984.
How long is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles runs 1h 33m.
Who made Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles was directed by John Hughes.
Where can I watch Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles is available on Philo, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Sixteen Candles
Stream: Philo, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- 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