Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982-08-13 • 1h 30m • R •
Comedy
6.8
User Score
1298 votes

"At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!"

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.

Amy Heckerling

Director

Cameron Crowe

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$4,500,000

Revenue

$27,100,000

Runtime

1h 30m

Release Date

1982-08-13

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Reviews

JPV852

JPV852

2021-05-06T23:14:11.087Z

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**