Sixteen Candles
Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.
1984 PG 1h 33m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Sixteen Candles |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 4, 1984 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | birthday, teenage crush, high school, nerd, exchange student, crush, convertible, night vision goggles, sweet sixteen, chastity, teenage angst, high school romance |
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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 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.
When was Sixteen Candles released?
Sixteen Candles was released on May 4, 1984 (status: Released).
Who directed Sixteen Candles?
John Hughes directed Sixteen Candles.
What is the TMDB rating of Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 2,264 votes.