Fast Times at Ridgemont High

“At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!”

6.8

1982

1h 30m

ComedyRomance

Director: Amy Heckerling

Overview

Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.

Trailer

40th Anniversary Trailer Official

Cast

Jeff Spicoli

Sean Penn

Jeff Spicoli

Stacy Hamilton

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stacy Hamilton

Brad Hamilton

Judge Reinhold

Brad Hamilton

Linda Barrett

Phoebe Cates

Linda Barrett

Mark "Rat" Ratner

Brian Backer

Mark "Rat" Ratner

Mike Damone

Robert Romanus

Mike Damone

Mr. Hand

Ray Walston

Mr. Hand

Arnold

Scott Thomson

Arnold

Mr. Vargas

Vincent Schiavelli

Mr. Vargas

Lisa

Amanda Wyss

Lisa

Ron Johnson

D.W. Brown

Ron Johnson

Charles Jefferson

Forest Whitaker

Charles Jefferson

Reviews

JPV852

Seen this one a few times over the years and still as fun as ever with a wonderful ensemble cast, a few of which have had a sustained career (others, like Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus and Brian Backer, not so much). Has a good amount of heart mixed in with the comedy. Not sure where I place this amongst other coming-of-age flicks like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused) but still really well made. **4.0/5**

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