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4 May 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
This is Samantha Baker and today is her 16th birthday. The problem is, nobody remembers. morePlot:
A young girl's "sweet sixteenth" birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(133 articles)
Gleeful Moment of Glee: A Rainbow Jam Session! (From People.com - TV Watch. 15 October 2009, 6:02 AM, PDT)
Next 'Vacation' Movie to Focus on Rusty Griswold
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You own a church? more (129 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Molly Ringwald | ... | Samantha Baker |
 | Justin Henry | ... | Mike Baker |
| Michael Schoeffling | ... | Jake Ryan |
| Haviland Morris | ... | Caroline Mulford |
| Gedde Watanabe | ... | Long Duk Dong |
 | Anthony Michael Hall | ... | The Geek |
| Paul Dooley | ... | Jim Baker |
| Carlin Glynn | ... | Brenda Baker |
 | Blanche Baker | ... | Ginny Baker |
| Edward Andrews | ... | Howard Baker |
| Billie Bird | ... | Dorothy Baker |
 | Carole Cook | ... | Grandma Helen |
| Max Showalter | ... | Grandpa Fred |
 | Liane Alexandra Curtis | ... | Randy (as Liane Curtis) |
 | John Cusack | ... | Bryce |
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93 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
UK:12 (re-rating) (2005) | UK:15 (original rating) (1984-2005) | Singapore:NC-16 | Iceland:L | Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M (TV rating) | Finland:K-12 | Norway:11 | Norway:12 (original rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | USA:PG (re-rating on appeal) | USA:R (original rating) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) (original rating) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) (re-rating) (2003) | Canada:PA (Manitoba)Fun Stuff
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In late 2003, USA network announced that a made-for-TV sequel called "32 Candles" was being planned, showcasing the original characters 16 years after the original film. It was unknown at the time of the announcement whether any of the original cast would be involved with the project. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Sam puts a can of Diet Coke on her lunch food tray in the school cafeteria, but when she enters the lunch room with her friend, she clearly has a regular can of Coke on her food tray. moreQuotes:
Brenda Baker: Can you remember to turn off the stove in twenty minutes?Samantha: I can remember lots of things.
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Rebel Yell moreFAQ
What was the first song heard at the dance? It sounded like Our House by Madness.Will there be a Direct-to-TV sequel airing on "USA" Channel?
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This movie is one of the most quotable I've ever seen. Everyone who has ever seen it knows this is true. Along with "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Breakfast Club", this is the best of the John Hughes 1980's movies. The acting is perfection, down to the smallest parts, too. Standouts are Blanche Baker as the bride-to-be on too many painkillers, Justin Henry as the pain-in-the-neck little brother, Michael Schoeffling as hunk-deluxe Jake Ryan and last but never least, Anthony Michael Hall as Farmer Fred....I mean Ted.