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Sixteen Candles

6.819841h 33mPGMovieComedyRomance

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…

DirectorJohn Hughes
WriterJohn Hughes
ProducersHilton A. Green·Ned Tanen

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Cast · Directed by John Hughes

MRMolly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald
Samantha Baker
MSMichael Schoeffling
Michael Schoeffling
Jake Ryan
HMHaviland Morris
Haviland Morris
Caroline Mulford
GWGedde Watanabe
Gedde Watanabe
Long Duk Dong
AHAnthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall
Geek (Ted)
JHJustin Henry
Justin Henry
Mike Baker
PDPaul Dooley
Paul Dooley
Jim Baker
CGCarlin Glynn
Carlin Glynn
Brenda Baker
BBBlanche Baker
Blanche Baker
Ginny Baker
EAEdward Andrews
Edward Andrews
Howard Baker
BBBillie Bird
Billie Bird
Dorothy Baker
CCCarole Cook
Carole Cook
Grandma Helen

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Sixteen Candles — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sixteen Candles?

Sixteen Candles is streaming on Crave and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sixteen Candles on Netflix?

No, Sixteen Candles is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave and Tubi TV.

Is Sixteen Candles on Amazon Prime Video?

Sixteen Candles isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sixteen Candles for free?

Sixteen Candles is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.