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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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6.8/10 • 1.2K

1982-08-131h 30m

Comedy

At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!

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 a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. At the center of the film is Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer who faces-off with the resolute Mr. Hand—a man convinced that everyone is on dope.

Directors
Amy Heckerling
Editors
Eric Jenkins

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Sean Penn

    Sean Penn

    Jeff Spicoli

  2. Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Stacy Hamilton

  3. Judge Reinhold

    Judge Reinhold

    Brad Hamilton

  4. Robert Romanus

    Robert Romanus

    Mike Damone

  5. Brian Backer

    Brian Backer

    Mark 'Rat' Ratner

  6. Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe Cates

    Linda Barrett

  7. Ray Walston

    Ray Walston

    Mr. Hand

  8. Scott Thomson

    Scott Thomson

    Arnold

  9. Vincent Schiavelli

    Vincent Schiavelli

    Mr. Vargas

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JPV852

May 6, 2021

8/10

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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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$4,500,000.00
Revenue
$27,100,000.00
Keywords
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