Sixteen Candles (1984)
Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.
1984 · PG · 1h 33m · Comedy, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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.
Director: John Hughes
Writers: John Hughes
Music by: Ira Newborn
Cinematography: Bobby Byrne
Editor: Edward Warschilka
Box office: $24M · Budget: $7M · Rated 6.8/10 by 2239 viewers
Cast
Molly Ringwald as Samantha BakerMichael Schoeffling as Jake RyanHaviland Morris as Caroline MulfordGedde Watanabe as Long Duk DongAnthony Michael Hall as Geek (Ted)Justin Henry as Mike BakerPaul Dooley as Jim BakerCarlin Glynn as Brenda BakerBlanche Baker as Ginny BakerEdward Andrews as Howard BakerBillie Bird as Dorothy BakerCarole Cook as Grandma HelenMore like this
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