Sixteen Candles

1984 John Hughes 1h 33m
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.

Cast

Molly Ringwald Samantha Baker
Michael Schoeffling Jake Ryan
Haviland Morris Caroline Mulford
Gedde Watanabe Long Duk Dong
Anthony Michael Hall Geek (Ted)
Justin Henry Mike Baker
Paul Dooley Jim Baker
Carlin Glynn Brenda Baker

Vibes

Chill Darkly Funny Crowd Pleaser

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