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1984 · 93 min · PG

Sixteen Candles

Directed by John Hughes · Comedy, Romance

Sixteen Candles (1984) is a Comedy film, directed by John Hughes set in Chicago during the 1980s. It runs 93 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of coming of age and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Ira Newborn
Cinematography
Bobby Byrne
Cast
Molly RingwaldMichael SchoefflingHaviland MorrisGedde WatanabeAnthony Michael HallJustin HenryPaul DooleyCarlin Glynn

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Suburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeLove & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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