Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!


1982 | R | 1h 30m WizRank: 69.12 (22.8% Above Average )

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.

Director

Amy Heckerling profile

Amy Heckerling

Director

Writer

Writer (Novel, Screenplay)

Main Cast

Sean Penn profile

Sean Penn

Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leigh profile

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stacy Hamilton
Judge Reinhold profile

Judge Reinhold

Brad Hamilton
Phoebe Cates profile

Phoebe Cates

Linda Barrett
Brian Backer profile

Brian Backer

Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus profile

Robert Romanus

Mike Damone

Major Release (Origin Country US)

Date Type Country Details
1982 Aug 13 Theatrical US Theaters (Wide)