About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1984
Runtime
1h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
2,220
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$6.5M
Cast
high school
birthday
nerd
convertible
crush
teenage crush
exchange student
night vision goggles
sweet sixteen
chastity
teenage angst
high school romance
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Questions about Sixteen Candles
How long is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles was directed by John Hughes and released in 1984.
What genre is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles is a Comedy, Romance film (1984).
Who stars in Sixteen Candles?
The cast of Sixteen Candles includes Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe, Anthony Michael Hall.
What is the TMDB rating for Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 2,220 votes.
