
Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles
Release: 1984-05-04·Runtime: 93m·★ 6.8
ComedyRomance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Channel Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Gedde Watanabeas Long Duk Dong
Molly Ringwaldas Samantha Baker
Haviland Morrisas Caroline Mulford
Carole Cookas Grandma Helen
The New York City Breakersas Breakdancers
Anthony Michael Hallas Geek (Ted)
Justin Henryas Mike Baker
Billie Birdas Dorothy Baker
Marge Kotliskyas Irene
Debbie Pollackas Lumberjack
Tony Longoas Rock
Paul Dooleyas Jim Baker
Frank Howardas Freshman
Steve Monarqueas Jock
John Kapelosas Rudy Ryszczyk
Blanche Bakeras Ginny Baker
Max Showalteras Grandpa Fred
John Cusackas Bryce
Adam Rifkinas Head Nerd (uncredited)
Elizabeth Coxas High School Student (uncredited)
Carlin Glynnas Brenda Baker
Edward Andrewsas Howard Baker
Liane Curtisas Randy
Brian Doyle-Murrayas Reverend
Zelda Rubinsteinas Organist
Andy Hirschas Boy with Coronet (uncredited)
Michael Schoefflingas Jake Ryan
Joan Cusackas Geek Girl #1
Jami Gertzas RobinCrew
" />Sean DanielExecutive In Charge Of Production
" />John HughesDirector, Writer
" />Jimmy IovineMusic Supervisor
" />Sandy KingScript Supervisor
" />John RoeschFoley
" />Walter TabayoyongStand In
" />Ira NewbornOriginal Music Composer
" />Michelle ManningAssociate Producer
" />Rick LeFevourStunts
" />Pam GreenProduction Assistant
" />Katie LeighADR & Dubbing