Sixteen Candles (1984)
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- PG
- 1h 33min
- Comedy, Romance
- 04 May 1984 (USA)
- Movie
A girl's "sweet" sixteenth birthday is anything but special: her family forgets about it, and she suffers from every embarrassment possible.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Molly Ringwald | ... |
Samantha
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| Justin Henry | ... |
Mike Baker
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| Michael Schoeffling | ... |
Jake
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| Haviland Morris | ... |
Caroline
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| Gedde Watanabe | ... |
Long Duk Dong
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| Anthony Michael Hall | ... |
Geek
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| Paul Dooley | ... |
Jim Baker
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| Carlin Glynn | ... |
Brenda Baker
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| Blanche Baker | ... |
Ginny
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| Edward Andrews | ... |
Howard
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| Billie Bird | ... |
Dorothy
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| Carole Cook | ... |
Helen
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| Max Showalter | ... |
Fred
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| Liane Curtis | ... |
Randy
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| John Cusack | ... |
Bryce
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Darren Harris | ... |
Cliff
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| Debbie Pollack | ... |
Lumberjack
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Ross Berkson | ... |
Ray Gun Geek #1
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| Jonathan Chapin | ... |
Jimmy Montrose
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| Joan Cusack | ... |
Geek Girl #1
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| Brian Doyle-Murray | ... |
Reverend
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Bekka Eaton | ... |
Female D.J.
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Paula Elser | ... |
Shower Double
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Steven Farber | ... |
Ray Gun Geek #2
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| Jami Gertz | ... |
Robin
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| Frank Howard | ... |
Freshman
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Cinnamon Idles | ... |
Sara
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| John Kapelos | ... |
Rudy
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Marge Kotlisky | ... |
Irene
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| Tony Longo | ... |
Rock
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| Steve Monarque | ... |
Jock
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Bill Orsi | ... |
Bruno
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Beth Ringwald | ... |
Patty
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| Zelda Rubinstein | ... |
Organist
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Dennis Vero | ... |
Bus Driver
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Elaine Wilkes | ... |
Tracy
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Agnes Belushi | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Sven Granlund | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Andy Hirsch | ... |
Boy with Coronet (uncredited)
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James Huffman | ... |
Student in Crowd (uncredited)
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| Liz Kern | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Stephan Meyers | ... |
Geek at Dance (uncredited)
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Robert Minkoff | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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New York City Breakers | ... |
Student Breakers (uncredited)
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Erika Pearson | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Powerful Pexster | ... |
Student Breaker (uncredited)
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Joe Pressel | ... |
Newspaper Delivery Man (uncredited)
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| Adam Rifkin | ... |
Head Nerd (uncredited)
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| Jennifer Scott | ... |
Wall Flower (uncredited)
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| James Vallo | ... |
Bandie (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Hughes | ||
Written by
| John Hughes | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Hilton A. Green | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Michelle Manning | ... | associate producer |
| Ned Tanen | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ira Newborn | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Bobby Byrne | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Edward Warschilka | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Jerrie Fowler | ... | assistant film editor: Chicago |
| Aubrey Head | ... | color timer |
| Scott K. Wallace | ... | assistant film editor (as Scott Wallace) |
Casting By
| Jackie Burch | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| John W. Corso | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jennifer Polito | ||
Costume Design by
| Mark Peterson | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Edouard F. Henriques | ... | make-up (as Edouard Henriques) |
| Rodger Jacobs | ... | make-up: Chicago crew (as Roger Jacobs) |
| Kathe Swanson | ... | hair stylist: Chicago crew |
| Yolanda Toussieng | ... | hair stylist (as Yolanda Toussien) |
Production Management
| Daniel Franklin | ... | unit production manager |
| Sean Daniel | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
| Adam Fields | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Newt Arnold | ... | first assistant director (as Newton D. Arnold) |
| James Giovannetti Jr. | ... | second assistant director (as James R. Giovannetti Jr.) |
Art Department
| Robert R. Volpe | ... | property master (as Robert Volpe) |
| Marc Fambro | ... | laborer (uncredited) |
| Paul Stanwyck | ... | head painter: Chicago crew (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| James R. Alexander | ... | sound mixer (as Jim Alexander) |
| Bruce Bell | ... | sound editor |
| Walter A. Gest | ... | recordist |
| Jack Gosden | ... | adr editor |
| Glenn Hoskinson | ... | sound editor |
| Bob Johnston | ... | sound editor |
| Rick Kline | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gary Priest | ... | assistant sound editor |
| John Roesch | ... | foley |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley |
| John Stacy | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Bruce Stambler | ... | sound editor |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael D. Wilhoit | ... | sound editor (as Mike Wilhoit) |
| Greg Agalsoff | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Ed Golya | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Allen Hurd | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Katie Leigh | ... | adr (uncredited) |
| Greg Orloff | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
| Donald C. Rogers | ... | technical director (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Rick LeFevour | ... | stunts |
| Shannon Madill | ... | stunts |
| Cheryl Ivy Sweeney | ... | stunts |
| Kay Whipple | ... | stunts |
| Mike Yuan | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Blanford | ... | camera operator: Chicago crew (as Jim Blanford) |
| Rick Borchardt | ... | key grip |
| John W. Brumshagen | ... | gaffer (as John Brumshagen) |
| Donald Carlson | ... | assistant camera operator: Chicago crew (as Don Carlson) |
| Tom Cox | ... | best boy (as Tommy Cox) |
| Eric Engler | ... | assistant camera operator |
| Gary B. Kibbe | ... | camera operator (as Gary Kibbe) |
| Michael Orefice | ... | best boy |
| James Zenk | ... | still photographer: Chicago crew (as Jim Zenk) |
| Art Bartels | ... | key grip: Chicago crew (uncredited) |
| Robert C. Carlson | ... | camera apprentice (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| David Gonzales | ... | casting assistant |
| Dee Dee Wehle | ... | casting assistant (as DeeDee Wehle) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mark Peterson | ... | costumer: men |
| Marla Denise Schlom | ... | costumer: women (as Marla Schlom) |
Location Management
| Bill Higgins | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jimmy Iovine | ... | music supervisor |
| Ted Whitfield | ... | music editor |
| David Buell | ... | music recording engineer (uncredited) |
| Andy D'Addario | ... | music scoring recordist (uncredited) |
| Carlton Kaller | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sandy King | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Patrick Nallon | ... | transportation captain: Chicago crew (as Pat Nallon) |
Additional Crew
| Tracy Cutts | ... | assistant: Mr. Hughes |
| Drew Elisius | ... | special consultant |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | titles |
| Pam Green | ... | production assistant |
| Mike Henry | ... | intern |
| Charles Hirschhorn | ... | production assistant |
| Al Shenfeld | ... | auditor |
| Jane Vickerilla | ... | Assistant to Mr. Hughes |
| Linnea Ebba Wicklund | ... | production secretary (as Linnea Wicklund) |
| Joseph Beaudoin | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Pamela A. Brewer | ... | assistant: Mr. Green (uncredited) |
| Ross L. Kulma | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
| Walter Tabayoyong | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures (presents)
- Channel Productions
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Pictures Finland (1984) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1985) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (1985) (Australia) (VHS)
- C.B. Films S.A. (1987) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Chapel Distribution (2012) (Australia) (theatrical) (2K digital re-issue)
- Universal Films of India (1985) (India) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1986) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Capelight Pictures (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Capelight Pictures (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Esselte Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- La5 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV) (1990) (Finland) (tv)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1999) (Finland) (tv)
- Net5 (2016) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Paramount Channel (2019) (France) (tv)
- Universal Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Home Video (2005) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2023) (Brazil) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- WGN (1986) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Universal Title (opticals)
- Worldvision Enterprises (courtesy of: "Top Cat" excerpt)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Samantha's life is going downhill fast. The 16-year-old has a crush on the most popular boy in school, and the geekiest boy in school has a crush on her. Her sister is getting married, and with all the excitement the rest of her family forgets her birthday. Add to all this two sets of horrendously embarrassing grandparents, a foreign-exchange student named Long Duk Dong, and behold the makings of a hilarious journey into young-womanhood.
Written by Rick Munoz |
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| Taglines | This is Samantha Baker and today is her 16th birthday. The problem is, nobody remembers. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,461,520, 06 May 1984 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald initially disliked each other, so John Hughes took them to a record store and they bonded after they found out they like the same music. One of the groups they liked was The Rave-Ups which Molly scribbled on Samantha's notebook. See more » |
| Goofs | When the family is leaving for the wedding, the grandparents all pile into the car, but it was not large enough to accommodate the group. Grandma Baker squats near the passenger door to create the impression that she is sitting in the car. However, when the car is backing out of the driveway, you briefly see her curved back remain stationary while the car moves away from her. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Weird Science (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Snowballed See more » |
| Quotes |
The Geek:
[to Samantha]
Can I borrow your underpants for 10 minutes? See more » |