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Sixteen Candles (1984) -- Sinematurk - Trailer (Flash)
Sixteen Candles (1984) -- The Chinese exchange student is found drunk on the front lawn of the Baker home.
Sixteen Candles (1984) -- Long Duk Dong tells Jake that Samantha is getting married.
Sixteen Candles (1984) -- The Geek has two of his buddies document a historic moment for him by having them take a picture.
Sixteen Candles (1984) -- The Geek tries his moves on Samantha while on there bus ride home.

Overview

User Rating:
7.0/10   22,194 votes
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Director:
Writer:
John Hughes (written by)
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Release Date:
4 May 1984 (USA) more
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Tagline:
This is Samantha Baker and today is her 16th birthday. The problem is, nobody remembers. more
Plot:
A young girl's "sweet sixteenth" birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
an 80's classic!!! more (129 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
16 Candles (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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Runtime:
93 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:12 (re-rating) (2005) | UK:15 (original rating) (1984-2005) | Singapore:NC-16 | Iceland:L | Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M (TV rating) | Finland:K-12 | Norway:11 | Norway:12 (original rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | USA:PG (re-rating on appeal) | USA:R (original rating) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) (original rating) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) (re-rating) (2003) | Canada:PA (Manitoba)

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Trivia:
Chicago radio legend Dick Biondi is heard on the radio (uncredited)in the opening bedroom scene where Molly Ringwald is looking in her mirror. more
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Crew or equipment visible: When Jake Ryan and his friend are doing fake pull-ups in the gym, and they pull back, you can see the dolly track. (Full-screen version only) more
Quotes:
The Geek: This information cannot leave this room. Ok? It would devastate my reputation as a dude.
Samantha: No problem.
The Geek: I've never bagged a babe. I'm not a stud.
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Soundtrack:
Love of the Common People more

FAQ

What was the first song heard at the dance? It sounded like Our House by Madness.
Will there be a Direct-to-TV sequel airing on "USA" Channel?
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14 out of 16 people found the following comment useful.
an 80's classic!!!, 12 January 2000
Author: Jeff Colvin (tweetter22@aol.com) from Baton Rouge, La.

This John Hughes film is one of the best romantic teen comedies in history. Starring 2 of the Brat Packers, Molly Ringwald, playing the lovesick Samantha, and Anthony Michael Hall who plays "The Geek", he pratically stole the entire movie with his one-liners. His friends were the best, it's funny to see John Cusack as one of his geeky friends, and I just noticed Joan Cusack makes a small appearance in this as the girl with the neck brace on. That's funny. I recommend this classic to anyone who likes romantic teen comedies. Oh and whoever said that "Sixteen Candles" was perverted, all i have to say is WHAT? What is perverted about this movie, American Pie was perverted, this movie is a classic. There was ONE scene of nudity and it lasted about 3 seconds. I give "Sixteen Candles" 10 out of 10!!!!

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