Sixteen Candles 1984
“Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.”
What is Sixteen Candles?
The film is set during a significant life event for its protagonist. The occasion is overshadowed by the upcoming wedding of the protagonist's sister.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- May 4, 1984
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Channel Productions
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $23,686,027
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
The film is set during a significant life event for its protagonist. The occasion is overshadowed by the upcoming wedding of the protagonist's sister. This event causes the protagonist to feel angst-ridden as she approaches a milestone birthday. The protagonist faces her birthday with typical adolescent dread. She pines for a popular senior boy. Her chastity is a concern for her, as she worries it may be a turnoff for the senior boy. The protagonist is also pursued by a boy in her school who is described as nerdy. This boy is the only one who shows interest in her, and she must constantly rebuff his affections.
Should you watch it?
“Angst-ridden Samantha faces adolescent dread on her forgotten sixteenth birthday.”
- Features a classic 1980s teen story
- Explores high school romance and adolescent angst
- The family's focus is on an upcoming wedding rather than the birthday
Watch it if you enjoy classic teen comedies about growing up and high school crushes.
The film deals with typical adolescent themes and teenage romance.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sixteen Candles released?
The film was released in 1984.
What is the main character's name?
The main character is Samantha.
What milestone is Samantha celebrating?
Samantha is facing her 16th birthday.
Who does Samantha pine for?
Samantha pines for a studly older boy named Jake.
Who has affections for Samantha?
A nerdy boy named Ted has affections for Samantha.