Sixteen Candles
1984, English. Directed by John Hughes.
Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,288 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 May 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $24M
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Sixteen Candles: quick answers
Is Sixteen Candles worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,288 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Sixteen Candles have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sixteen Candles. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sixteen Candles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sixteen Candles is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Sixteen Candles on?
Sixteen Candles isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sixteen Candles?
If you liked Sixteen Candles, try Old Boys, Sleepover, Good Kids.
Who directed Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles (1984) was directed by John Hughes and stars Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling.