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Sixteen Candles

As she turns 16, a series of cringe-worthy mishaps and her family's oversight make her feel like an outsider on her special day.

Samantha's life spirals out of control as she navigates her crush on the school's most popular boy, while the geekiest boy in school harbors a secret admiration for her.

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Info about Sixteen Candles

Studio(s): Universal Pictures, Channel Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 04, 1984

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $23,686,027.00

Budget: $6,500,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Romance

Main Cast

Molly RingwaldMolly RingwaldSamantha Baker
Michael SchoefflingMichael SchoefflingJake Ryan
Haviland MorrisHaviland MorrisCaroline Mulford
Gedde WatanabeGedde WatanabeLong Duk Dong
Anthony Michael HallAnthony Michael HallGeek (Ted)
Justin HenryJustin HenryMike Baker
Paul DooleyPaul DooleyJim Baker
Carlin GlynnCarlin GlynnBrenda Baker
Blanche BakerBlanche BakerGinny Baker
Edward AndrewsEdward AndrewsHoward Baker
Billie BirdBillie BirdDorothy Baker
Carole CookCarole CookGrandma Helen
Max ShowalterMax ShowalterGrandpa Fred
Liane CurtisLiane CurtisRandy
John CusackJohn CusackBryce
Jonathan ChapinJonathan ChapinJimmy Montrose
Joan CusackJoan CusackGeek Girl #1
Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-MurrayReverend
Bekka EatonBekka EatonFemale D.J.
Jami GertzJami GertzRobin
Frank HowardFrank HowardFreshman
Cinnamon IdlesCinnamon IdlesSara
John KapelosJohn KapelosRudy Ryszczyk
Marge KotliskyMarge KotliskyIrene
Tony LongoTony LongoRock
Steve MonarqueSteve MonarqueJock
Zelda RubinsteinZelda RubinsteinOrganist
Dennis VeroDennis VeroBus Driver
Elaine WilkesElaine WilkesTracy
Adam RifkinAdam RifkinHead Nerd (uncredited)
Elizabeth CoxElizabeth CoxHigh School Student (uncredited)
Erika PearsonErika PearsonStudent (uncredited)
Andy HirschAndy HirschBoy with Coronet (uncredited)
James ValloJames ValloBandie (uncredited)
Jennifer ScottJennifer ScottWallflower (uncredited)
Robert MinkoffRobert MinkoffExtra (uncredited)
The New York City BreakersThe New York City BreakersBreakdancers

Creators

John HughesJohn HughesDirector, Writer

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The Making of Sixteen Candles' Shermer, Illinois | Bonus Feature Spotlight [Blu-ray/DVD]

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