I LOOOVE this movie! Long Duk Dong is hilarious and so is the geek! This is a perfect movie for a teen girl's sleepover or party!
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Sixteen Candles
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Common Sense says
Racy, drunken, hilarious '80s high school comedy.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, family relationships, growing up
updated 10.09.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sixteen Candles
Parents need to know that this is a hilarious high school comedy with sharply observed moments. The early '80s score will sound dated to some, but for others, it will be a walk down memory lane. But bear in mind that this is also an adult comedy with teen characters. The teens drink, have sex, and talk about birth control. Parents may want to exercise caution with more impressionable kids, and especially preteens or younger. But this smart exploration of adolescent life will be fun for teens and adults.
Read our full review by Randy White
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Sam's insecurity about her body. How could her family have eased some of the anxiety of adolescence?
- Discuss the stereotype of Long Duk Dong, and how that stereotype has changed today.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Whoa, whoa, WHOA.
When I was in Greece, I turned on the movie channel and saw that this movie was on. I wanted to watch it, so I called my little brother into the room with me. Within five minutes the f-bomb was already dropped, and within 20 a naked girl's chest was shown. I turned it off immediately.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
i first thought it would be great. then afterwards I wished the Geek had been more of a character and that Sam had appreciated him more. I thought jake and caroline were just plain bad characters. It starts off just fine, but quickly heads downhill.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Another amazing John Hughes film
This is my 2nd favorite movie and is amazing!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
I loved this movie. Truly a great teen movie classic.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
basically if you don't have a problem with a less than 30 second scene that shows boobs, then this movie is totally fine haha
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
this movie is great for any teenager
i love this movie its a classic :)
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
funny, romance, chick flick
very cute and funny. this is a chick flick that gather people of all generations. i know my i, my mom and my sisters enjoy sitting down and watching this movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
It's Rated PG but should be PG-13, maybe even R. The f-word is used a few times and there is one nude scene. It's a great teen film however and I really enjoyed it.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
awesome movie. but not as good a ferris buelers day off
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
PG? More like Porno-Graphic!
How can this have POSSIBLY received a PG rating?!? The "f" word was used within 5 minutes! The teens talked about sex constantly. A view of a completely naked teenager in the gym shower was the point when we turned the movie off; it's way too explicit. How did this rightfully earn a PG rating? Take this 17 year old's advice: Do your kid a favor and don't let them watch it.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
13+ for sure.
This movie was rated "R", but got a "PG" on appeal and was released about 4 weeks before the "PG-13" rating was invented, so, that is why it's "PG". It's really not too bad of a movie. Pretty funny. Just a nude scene and use of the f-word (once) make it an extremely rough "PG".
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
NOT THAT BAD!
I really liked this movie when I watched it with my Mom. The reason it is rated PG is because there was no such rating as PG13, which it would surely be now. I don't think it should be rated R, I mean, Titanic had nudity too, and that's PG13. Overall, it was a good movie but the messages weren't all that positive.
Lives in FloridaI rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
"PG" rating? This should be "R" or at least "PG-13"
We flipped the channel during a commercial to this movie which was on 'Encore'. It was rated PG which our 11 year can handle. However, the scene which came on was of female breast. Yes, full naked breast, nipples and all! In a close-up shot too! By the time I grabbed the remote to change the channel, it voomed out to show the girl in the shower...this scene showed a side view with 1 nipple showing and her naked butt. I was Horrified! Even my husband did a recheck on the rating for this movie and we were both shocked to see it was indeed listed as PG. Don't think this is appropriately rated. Nudity of any kind should not be rated with "PG".
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in the sick way
I saw the first ten minutes of the movie and I turned it off. A naked body, several F-bombs, talk about PMS, and thats just the first ten minutes. But 80's movies are still fun!
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
12+?? Rated PG??
Just saw this movie and we were confused. WE thought the Netflix lable was just printed wrong but on the DVD sure enough PG! Weird.. Today a movie like this would be rated R. It's definitely not for tweens..older teens yes but not 12 year olds unless that's what you want your child to see. I personally wasn't impressed with the movie at all. I have alwasy heard stuff about it being a good movie and a classic that everyone's seen. It was sort of boring and sort of funny but definitely not HILARIOUS.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
classic coming of age in the 80's film
The copy we have is rated PG which is a totally inappropriate rating. I would say it is appropriate for children 15 and older. Possibly 13 or 14 year olds if you're willing to take the time to discuss the various negatively portrayed themes and issues (abuse of alcohol & drugs, promiscuity, mistreatment of women etc). Otherwise, it's a really enjoyable movie, accurately capturing Molly Ringwald's characters teenage angst.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
it IS rated R
Not to diss what the other person said, but the TV VERSION is rated PG, the REAL VERSION is rated R. This is a very funny movie. If you have not seen it, you need to. 12+. It shows a girl's chest and talks about teen sex and has strong language. But, it's really good! My fav character is definitly the Chinese dude! =]
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Hello? Its PG!
Ok, I have a big problem with this! This movie is rated PG. Not rated R! If you don't believe me, go and check another web site (Best Buy) they'll tell you. Anyways this is a great movie for teens and tweens.
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| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 67% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 67% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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