1984 · movie · PG · 1h 33m
Sixteen Candles
Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.
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No. Sixteen Candles (1984) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu.
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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.
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How we got to 67.7
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.8/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 32 | none |
Sixteen Candles: common questions
Is Sixteen Candles on Netflix?
No. Sixteen Candles (1984) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu.
Where can I watch Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles (1984) is included with a Hulu subscription in the US.
Is Sixteen Candles worth watching?
It scores 67.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What is Sixteen Candles rated?
Sixteen Candles is rated PG in the US.
Who is in Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles stars Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.