Sixteen Candles

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Relive the Magic of Sixteen Candles: Forever 80s, Always Classic

In Sixteen Candles, awkward teen Samantha navigates forgotten birthdays, geeky admirers, and high school crushes, all while the hilarious chaos of family and friends leads to unexpected, heartfelt moments and, of course, the iconic cake scene with Jake Ryan.

Sixteen Candles Trivia

What is the name of the character played by Molly Ringwald in the movie Sixteen Candles? (Hard)
#1: Samantha Baker
#2: Claire Standish
#3: Andy Walsh
#4: John Bender
What item does Samantha give to Jake at the end of "Sixteen Candles"? (Medium)
#1: A flower
#2: A cake
#3: A note
#4: A photograph
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Sixteen Candles Fun Facts

Molly Ringwald's real-life headgear in Sixteen Candles inspired the creation of the character of Sam.
John Hughes wrote the script in just one weekend.

Sixteen Candles Polls

Who's your favorite character in Sixteen Candles?
Samantha Baker
Jake Ryan
Ted "The Geek"
Long Duk Dong
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What's your favorite scene in Sixteen Candles?
The Party Scene
The Birthday Cake Scene
The Dance Scene
The Church Scene
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May 4, 1984

Release of Sixteen Candles

The movie Sixteen Candles, a teen coming-of-age comedy directed by John Hughes and starring Molly Ringwald, was released in theaters in the United States.

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1983

Filming of Sixteen Candles

Principal photography for Sixteen Candles took place, capturing the story of a teenage girl's sixteenth birthday and the comedy and drama surrounding it.

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1984

John Hughes rises as teen comedy filmmaker

Following the success of Sixteen Candles, John Hughes established his reputation for creating iconic 1980s teen films.

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