Sixteen (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1972, Sixteen is a drama film directed by Lawrence Dobkin, running about 96 minutes. “"Mercedes McCambridge is Ma Irtley. Threatened with salvation... Her daughter ravaged... Her son seduced... That's what $8,000 got the Irtleys!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hickspoiltation film from the early 1970s ostensibly starring Oscar nominee Mercedes McCambridge, but really more a film looking for an excuse to show off Simone Griffeth's beauty. She plays a daughter of a swamp family. The whole family goes to a carnival where she is seduced by an older male performer, while her teen brother is seduced by an older female performer.
Who’s in it. Sixteen stars Mercedes McCambridge as Mother, Ford Rainey as Father, Simone Griffeth as Naomi and John Lozier as Bruvver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Sixteen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sixteen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sixteen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sixteen (1972)?
- In US, Sixteen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sixteen worth watching?
- Sixteen holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sixteen?
- Sixteen stars Mercedes McCambridge, Ford Rainey, Simone Griffeth, John Lozier and Buddy Foster.
- When was Sixteen released?
- Sixteen was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.