Sixteen Candles is a classic 1984 coming-of-age comedy film directed by John Hughes. The film revolves around Samantha "Sam" Baker, a teenager who is facing a series of challenges on her 16th birthday. Her family, preoccupied with her older sister's upcoming wedding, has completely forgotten her birthday, leaving her feeling invisible and neglected. Sam also has a crush on Jake Ryan, the popular and handsome senior at her high school who is dating a cheerleader.
As the day progresses, Sam's experiences are a mix of awkward and humorous situations, including her grandparents coming to stay with her family, an embarrassing encounter with her school's geeky boy, and a wild night with an eccentric foreign exchange student.
Meanwhile, Jake begins to notice Sam's existence and takes an interest in her, which leads to a series of misunderstandings and miscommunications. As the chaos of the day culminates at her sister's wedding, Sam finally confronts her crush with her true feelings.
Sixteen Candles explores themes of adolescence, family, and young love, with a quirky and relatable humor that has made it a beloved classic over the years. The film launched the career of actress Molly Ringwald and has become an iconic example of the teen movie genre.