Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age teen comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut, it was the first in a string of films Hughes would direct, centering on teenage life.

Sixteen Candles: Directed by John Hughes. With Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris. A girl's "sweet" sixteenth birthday is anything but special: her family forgets about it, and she suffers from every embarrassment possible.

Sixteen Candles (1984) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Awkward high school sophomore Samantha "Sam" Baker (Molly Ringwald) struggles to get through her 16th birthday, which her entire family forgets because her older sister, Ginny (Blanche Baker), is getting married the next day to a sleazy guy …

May 4, 2024 · Sixteen Candles may be the very definition of a problematic fave. The John Hughes -directed teen comedy was a critical success and a commercial hit when it premiered in theaters on May 4, 1984,...

Sixteen Candles streaming: where to watch online? Currently you are able to watch "Sixteen Candles" streaming on Tubi TV for free with ads or buy it as download on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store.

New customer? Start here. Molly Ringwald's "sweet" sixteenth birthday becomes anything but special, as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Woot!

“Sixteen Candles” is a sweet and funny movie about two of the worst things that can happen to a girl on her sixteenth birthday: (1) Her grandparents shrieking “Look! She’s finally got her boobies!” and (2) her entire family completely and totally forgetting that it’s even her birthday.

Sixteen Candles is a beloved 1984 coming-of-age comedy about Samantha Baker, whose sixteenth birthday is overshadowed by her sister's wedding. Navigate high school crushes, embarrassing mishaps and family forgetfulness as Sam ultimately finds love with Jake Ryan.