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Synopsis: On the eve of her sister's wedding, suburban teenager Samantha (Molly Ringwald) suffers silently as her family forgets her birthday. Even worse, some total dork (Anthony Michael Hall) keeps propositioning her with sophomoric innuendo when she really ......; Read Full Synopsis

Starring: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Michael Schoeffling, Paul Dooley, Liane Alexandra Curtis

Director(s): John Hughes

Distributor(s): Universal

MPAA Rating: PG

Runtime: 93 min.

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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

This is a fresh and cheerful movie with a goofy sense of humor and a good ear for how teenagers talk.Read the full review

The New York Times | Janet Maslin

The movie is cheerful and light, showcasing Mr. Hughes's knack for remembering all those aspects of middle-class American adolescent behavior that anyone else might want to forget.Read the full review

Variety | Staff (Not Credited)

Ringwald is engaging and credible. For the boys, there's a bright, funny performance by Anthony Michael Hall.Read the full review

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