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Sixteen Candles (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: 16 Candles, 16 Primaveras, Abefest for viderekomne, L'amour à 16 ans, Das darf man nur als Erwachsener, Dieciséis velas, Seize bougies pour Sam, Un compleanno da ricordare
Director: John Hughes
Writer: John Hughes
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Channel Productions, Universal Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: birthday, chastity, cliché, convertible, crush, exchange student, high school, high school prom, high school romance, irreverent, lighthearted, nerd, night vision goggles, playful, popular boy, sister's wedding, sweet sixteen, teenage angst, teenage crush, whimsical
Story
Sixteen Candles follows Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald), who feels overlooked and unappreciated as her entire family focuses on her older sister's upcoming wedding. On her 16th birthday, she worries that her crush, popular senior Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling), will find her too inexperienced for him. Meanwhile, she continually rebuffs the affections of nerdy Ted (Anthony Michael Hall), who seems to be the only boy interested in her. Throughout the day, Samantha navigates these romantic challenges and tries to enjoy her special day amidst the chaos.
Summary
Directed by John Hughes in 1984, Sixteen Candles is a coming-of-age comedy that captures the angst and humor of teenage life. The film explores themes of first love, self-discovery, and the struggle for individuality amidst family obligations. Despite its age, the story remains relatable to modern audiences due to its universal portrayal of high school romance and navigating personal milestones.
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