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