Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) poster

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
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: Eric Jenkins
Production: Refugee Films, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $27M
Original Language: en

Themes

High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War

Keywords

high school, friendship, rock 'n' roll, based on novel or book, shopping mall, loss of virginity, coming of age, teacher, bong, drug humor, marijuana, teen movie, stoner, irreverence, teen comedy

Trailer

Fast Times at Ridgemont High Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High about?
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.
Who directed Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was directed by Amy Heckerling.
Who stars in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High stars Judge Reinhold, Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer, Robert Romanus.
How long is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a Comedy, Romance film.
What is the budget of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High had a budget of $5M.
How much did Fast Times at Ridgemont High gross?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High grossed $27M worldwide.
Where was Fast Times at Ridgemont High produced?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
The themes of Fast Times at Ridgemont High include: High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.