Sixteen
1972, English. Directed by Lawrence Dobkin.
"Mercedes McCambridge is Ma Irtley. Threatened with salvation... Her daughter ravaged... Her son seduced... That's what $8,000 got the Irtleys!"
Hickspoiltation film from the early 1970s ostensibly starring Oscar nominee Mercedes McCambridge, but really more a film looking for an excuse to show off Simone Griffeth's beauty. She plays a daughter of a swamp family. The whole family goes to a carnival where she is seduced by an older male performer, while her teen brother is seduced by an older female performer.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Curtis Brown Taylor, Jim Lowe
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How long is Sixteen?
Sixteen runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Sixteen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sixteen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sixteen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sixteen is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sixteen on?
Sixteen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sixteen?
If you liked Sixteen, try Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, The King, The Place Beyond the Pines.
Who directed Sixteen?
Sixteen (1972) was directed by Lawrence Dobkin and stars Mercedes McCambridge, Ford Rainey, Simone Griffeth.