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Sixteen Candles

Film · 1984

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. John Hughesdirector · writer
  2. Ned Tanenexecutive producer
  3. Edward Warschilkaeditor
  4. Bobby Byrnecinematographer
  5. Ira Newborncomposer
  6. Jackie Burchcasting director
  7. Hilton A. Greenproducer
  8. Jimmy Iovinemusic supervisor
  9. Michelle Manningproducer
  10. John W. Corsoproduction designer

On screen

  1. Michael Schoefflinglead actor
  2. Haviland Morrislead actor
  3. Molly Ringwaldlead actor
  4. Gedde Watanabelead actor
  5. Justin Henrysupporting actor
  6. Carlin Glynnsupporting actor
  7. Blanche Bakersupporting actor
  8. Billie Birdsupporting actor
  9. Edward Andrewssupporting actor
  10. Anthony Michael Hallsupporting actor
  11. Paul Dooleysupporting actor
  12. Agnes Belushiguest actor
  13. Bekka Eatonguest actor
  14. Beth Ringwaldguest actor
  15. Bill Orsiguest actor
  16. Cinnamon Idlesguest actor
  17. Erika Pearsonguest actor
  18. Frank Howardguest actor
  19. Jennifer Scottguest actor
  20. Pamela Elserguest actor
  21. Ross Berksonguest actor
  22. Stephan Meyersguest actor
  23. Steven Farberguest actor
  24. Sven Granlundguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  1. The Breakfast Club1985 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
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From the people who made Sixteen Candles

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  1. Weird Science1985 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. Planes, Trains and Automobiles1987 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off1986 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  4. Uncle Buck1989 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  5. Pretty in Pink1986 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. She's Having a Baby1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Curly Sue1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Home Alone 31997 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  9. National Lampoon's Vacation1983 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  10. Reach the Rock1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Dennis the Menace1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Great Outdoors1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Dutch1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Baby's Day Out1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Some Kind of Wonderful1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. 101 Dalmatians1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Career Opportunities1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Flubber1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  21. Home Alone1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  23. National Lampoon's European Vacation1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Miracle on 34th Street1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Mr. Mom1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  38. Psycho II1983 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
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  40. Into the Night1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  43. Psycho IV: The Beginning1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. MermaidsMichael Schoeffling1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Wild Hearts Can't Be BrokenMichael Schoeffling1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Gremlins 2: The New BatchHaviland MorrisGedde Watanabe1990 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  4. The Pick-up ArtistMolly Ringwald1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. For KeepsMolly Ringwald1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. The Kissing BoothMolly Ringwald2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Kramer vs. KramerJustin Henry1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Strike It RichMolly Ringwald1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Gung HoGedde Watanabe1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Judy Blume ForeverMolly Ringwald2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. The Kissing Booth 3Molly Ringwald2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. The Kissing Booth 2Molly Ringwald2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Continental DivideCarlin Glynn1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Vision QuestMichael Schoeffling1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsMolly Ringwald2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden ZoneMolly Ringwald1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. The Secret Life of the American TeenagerMolly Ringwald2008 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  18. Ultraman: RisingGedde Watanabe2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Taking ChanceBlanche Baker2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. The StandMolly Ringwald1994 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  21. Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai SwordGedde Watanabe2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. GuinevereGedde WatanabePaul Dooley1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  23. The ChaseAdam Rifkin1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Who's That GirlHaviland Morris1987 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  25. A Shock to the SystemHaviland Morris1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Avanti!Edward Andrews1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. AdamHaviland Morris2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Nous YorkHaviland Morris2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryMolly Ringwald2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  30. BLUE EYE SAMURAIGedde Watanabe2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  31. Booty CallGedde Watanabe1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. King CobraMolly Ringwald2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. MouseHuntAdam Rifkin1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. VampGedde Watanabe1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. 61*Anthony Michael Hall2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. ChilleramaAdam Rifkin2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. SPF-18Molly Ringwald2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Teaching Mrs. TingleMolly Ringwald1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. The Last WordGedde Watanabe2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Two for the MoneyGedde Watanabe2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Grosse Pointe BlankJohn CusackJoan Cusack1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  42. Pirates of Silicon ValleyAnthony Michael Hall1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Parental GuidanceGedde Watanabe2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. SlackersGedde Watanabe2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Racing with the MoonMichael SchoefflingMax Showalter1984 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  46. FlashbackPaul Dooley1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Edward ScissorhandsAnthony Michael Hall1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Johnny Be GoodAnthony Michael Hall1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Not ForgottenGedde Watanabe2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. VolunteersGedde Watanabe1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Dead in TombstoneAnthony Michael Hall2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. War, Inc.John CusackJoan Cusack2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  53. One Crazy SummerBillie BirdJohn Cusack1986 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  54. Natural SelectionAnthony Michael Hall2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. Detroit Rock CityAdam Rifkin1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. Jem and the HologramsMolly Ringwald2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. FEUDMolly Ringwald2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  58. Small SoldiersAdam Rifkin1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. UHFGedde Watanabe1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. Out of BoundsAnthony Michael Hall1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. War MachineAnthony Michael Hall2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Mulan IIGedde Watanabe2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. PopeyePaul Dooley1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Dead ZoneAnthony Michael Hall2002 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  65. Strange BrewPaul Dooley1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. ERGedde Watanabe1994 · TV seriesFaint· 8 shared
  67. ZoomAdam Rifkin2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Elmer GantryEdward Andrews1960 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  69. The Handmaid's TaleBlanche Baker1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. The Odd CoupleBillie Bird1968 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. High FidelityJohn Cusack2000 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  72. Trigger WarningAnthony Michael Hall2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. UnderdogAdam Rifkin2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. The Last Movie StarAdam Rifkin2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared