Sixteen Candles (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, Sixteen Candles is a comedy and romance film directed by John Hughes, running about 93 minutes. “When you're just sixteen anything can happen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage girl deals with her parents forgetting her birthday and a crush on her high school's heartthrob.
Who’s in it. Sixteen Candles stars Molly Ringwald as Samantha Baker, Justin Henry as Mike Baker, Michael Schoeffling as Jake Ryan and Haviland Morris as Caroline Mulford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sixteen Candles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sixteen Candles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sixteen Candles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sixteen Candles (1984)?
- In US, Sixteen Candles is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sixteen Candles worth watching?
- Sixteen Candles holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sixteen Candles?
- Sixteen Candles stars Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris and Gedde Watanabe.
- When was Sixteen Candles released?
- Sixteen Candles was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.