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May 4, 1984 · A classic John Hughes film starring Molly Ringwald as Samantha, a high school girl whose family and crush forget her birthday. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read reviews and trivia, and find out more about the soundtrack and awards.
- (127K)
- Comedy, Romance
- John Hughes
- 1984-05-04
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age teen comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut, it was the first in a string of films Hughes would direct, centering on teenage life.
Find out who starred in and worked on the classic teen comedy film Sixteen Candles, written and directed by John Hughes. See the full list of actors, producers, writers, composers, and more on IMDb.
Significantly more mature than the teen raunch comedies that defined the era, Sixteen Candles is shot with compassion and clear respect for its characters and their hang-ups. Read Critics...
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- John Hughes
- PG
- Molly Ringwald
Awkward high school sophomore Samantha "Sam" Baker (Molly Ringwald) struggles to get through her 16th birthday, which her entire family forgets because her older sister, Ginny (Blanche Baker), is getting married the next day to a sleazy guy whose father may be involved in organized crime.
A girl's family forgets her birthday. 13,092 IMDb 7.0 1 h 32 min 1984. X-Ray PG. Comedy · Romance · Serious. Watch with a free Prime trial. Watch with Prime. Start your 30-day free trial. Rent. HD $3.99.
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Watch Molly Ringwald as Samantha Baker, a high school girl whose Sweet Sixteen is ignored by her family and faced with a crush and a rival. This classic John Hughes movie features a dynamic score, outstanding performances and racy humor.
