Movie

Sixteen Candles

“Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.”

★ 6.8(2,232)19841h 33m

Sixteen Candles is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and Rakuten TV in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Sixteen Candles

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Good to know

Director: John Hughes
Release date: 1984-05-04
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $23,686,027
Budget: $6,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Sixteen Candles — trailer

About Sixteen Candles

Sixteen Candles is a 1984 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by John Hughes, starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling and Haviland Morris. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 2,232 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sixteen Candles in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Molly Ringwald

Samantha Baker

Michael Schoeffling

Jake Ryan

Haviland Morris

Caroline Mulford

Gedde Watanabe

Long Duk Dong

Anthony Michael Hall

Geek (Ted)

Justin Henry

Mike Baker

Paul Dooley

Jim Baker

Carlin Glynn

Brenda Baker

Blanche Baker

Ginny Baker

Edward Andrews

Howard Baker

Billie Bird

Dorothy Baker

Carole Cook

Grandma Helen

Themes & keywords

high schoolbirthdaynerdconvertiblecrushteenage crushexchange studentnight vision gogglessweet sixteenchastityteenage angsthigh school romancepopular boyhigh school prom

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sixteen Candles in France?+

In France, Sixteen Candles is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and Rakuten TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Sixteen Candles on Netflix?+

Sixteen Candles is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Sixteen Candles?+

Sixteen Candles has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Sixteen Candles?+

Sixteen Candles stars Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe and Anthony Michael Hall.

When did Sixteen Candles come out?+

Sixteen Candles is a 1984 movie directed by John Hughes.

What genre is Sixteen Candles?+

Sixteen Candles is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Sixteen Candles?+

Sixteen Candles was directed by John Hughes.