Sixteen Candles
"Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time."
Originally released in 1984. Sixteen Candles is a comedy/romance film. directed by John Hughes.
Starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Haviland Morris
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (2,166 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.7M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $23,686,027
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Channel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 w...
Who directed Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles was directed by John Hughes.
How long is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Sixteen Candles released?
Sixteen Candles was released on May 4, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sixteen Candles?
The main cast of Sixteen Candles includes Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe, Anthony Michael Hall.
Is Sixteen Candles worth watching?
Sixteen Candles has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 2,166 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.