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10 Best Movies Like Sixteen Candles

If you loved Sixteen Candles, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

1986★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sixteen Candles for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Andie is an outcast, hanging out either with her older boss, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky high school classmate Duckie, who has a crush on her. When one...

#2
The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

1985★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sixteen Candles for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast...

#3
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sixteen Candles for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist K...

#4
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sixteen Candles for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend...

#5
Weird Science

Weird Science

1985★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sixteen Candles for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their ...

#6
Better Off Dead...

Better Off Dead...

1985★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sixteen Candles for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

High school student Lane Meyer sinks into suicidal depression when his girlfriend dumps him for jock Roy Stalin, the high school ski racing champion. Meanwhile, he has to deal with...