Sixteen Candles Trivia Questions & Answers

Answer: Michael Schoeffling

The character of Jake Ryan in the film was portrayed by Michael Schoeffling, who went on to have a brief acting career after Sixteen Candles. Interestingly, Schoeffling almost didn't get the part of Jake Ryan - the producers thought he was too old for the role and initially passed on him. However, director John Hughes was adamant that Schoeffling was the right choice, and ultimately convinced the producers to cast him. After Sixteen Candles, Schoeffling continued to act in a few more movies, but eventually retired from acting in the early 1990s to become a carpenter. Despite only having a brief acting career, Schoeffling's portrayal of Jake Ryan remains a memorable and iconic character in the realm of 80s teen movies.

Answer: 2

Cliff and Bryce are both driven home from the party by the jocks, and they are put in the trunk of their car.

Answer: Carlin Glynn

Carlin is the mother of actress Mary Stuart Masterson. She can also be seen in "The Trip to Bountiful" and "Gardens of Stone".

Answer: birth control pills

When Ted exclaims 'You gave me a birth control pill? Do you know what that will do to a boy my age?' Caroline replies 'I know exactly what it will do to a girl my age. Makes it ok to be super careless.'

Answer: Sammy Baker Davis JR

In Sixteen Candles, Samantha is given the nickname "Sammy Baker Davis JR" by her grandfather. The nickname is a reference to the famous American musician and actor Sammy Davis Jr., who rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. Davis was known for his dancing, singing, and acting abilities, and he became a popular figure in both the entertainment industry and the Civil Rights Movement. The name given to Samantha by her grandfather may indicate his admiration for Davis or his desire to see Samantha succeed in the arts. It also shows the personal connection that Samantha has with her grandfather and the important role that family plays in the movie. This nickname adds another layer of complexity to Samantha's character and highlights the significance of cultural references to the story.

Answer: disease

This is said after Long Duk Dong and his 'new style American girlfriend' drop Samantha off at home early in order to go to Jake's party. Later the new girlfriend who works out during the party drops weights and they break through the floors, crashing into the wine cellar.

Answer: Jimmy and Randy

Samantha introduces them to Ted. 'This is Randy (her best friend) and this is Jimmy Montrose.' 'This is farmer Fred,' Ted corrects the Fred to Ted and tells them he's not really a farmer.

Answer: The Rave-ups

Molly Ringwald's real life sister had a small bit in the movie (being carried away by a football player at the dance) and was dating one of the band members. The band was also featured in the movie 'Pretty in Pink'.

Answer: Mike

The dad immediately exits the bathroom after not listening to Sam's little brother talking about how Grandpa Fred was in there for a half an hour and how it was 'totally polluted.'

Answer: The Breakfast Club

Samantha Baker became Claire and Farmer Ted became Brian in 'The Breakfast Club' with other brat packers Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Ally Sheedy.

Answer: pink

She wore pink almost all through the movie as well. She started with a pink tank top underneath her blue shirt and wore a pink bridesmaids dress. I've also heard that John Hughes wrote 'Pretty in Pink' with her in mind.

Answer: Rolls Royce

Ted couldn't drive a stick, so the Porsche was out, but he was still upset with the 'grill alone costing 5 grand.' Jake told him not to run into anything. Of course this was his big chance to be cool and he was going to do it especially after getting a peek at Caroline's undies. Although I've read that the Porsche that Jake picked Samantha up in was an automatic.

Answer: She sleeps with Jake

He states that he could 'violate her 10 different ways' but sends her home after the party with chopped hair. Her drunken state leads to her sleeping with Ted in the car.

Answer: Two

It was just her sisters, Samantha and Sara, in frou frou pink dresses. Maybe this adds to the 'shotgun' wedding aspect of it.

Answer: 'If You Were Here' by the Thompson Twins

Love that song. I still don't know why they didn't put out more than five songs on the soundtrack and why they changed the original music when it went to video. 'If You Leave' was the song at the end of 'Pretty in Pink', 'Don't You Forget about Me' was the song at the end of 'The Breakfast Club', and 'Million Miles Away' was played in 'Valley Girl'.