Sixteen Candles
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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Sixteen Candles 1984 TV trailer
trailer for sixteen candles
The Outrageous Wedding
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Sixteen Candles - Deleted Cafeteria Scene
The Making of Sixteen Candles' Shermer, Illinois | Bonus Feature Spotlight [Blu-ray/DVD]
Adam Rifkin on 16 CANDLES
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Frequently asked questions about Sixteen Candles
Where can I watch Sixteen Candles in the United States?
Sixteen Candles is available to stream on Hulu, YouTube TV, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Sixteen Candles on Hulu?
Yes. Sixteen Candles is streaming on Hulu in the United States, alongside YouTube TV and YouTube Free.
Can I watch Sixteen Candles for free?
Sixteen Candles streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles stars Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe, and Anthony Michael Hall. John Hughes is the director.
How long is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did Sixteen Candles come out?
Sixteen Candles was released on May 4, 1984.
Which studio made Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles was produced by Universal Pictures and Channel Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles was made on a budget of $6,500,000.
How much did Sixteen Candles make at the box office?
Sixteen Candles grossed $23,686,027 worldwide, against a budget of $6,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.