Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
Director: Amy Heckerling
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 13, 1982
Cast
- Judge Reinhold - Brad Hamilton
- Sean Penn - Jeff Spicoli
- Jennifer Jason Leigh - Stacy Hamilton
- Phoebe Cates - Linda Barrett
- Brian Backer - Mark "Rat" Ratner
- Robert Romanus - Mike Damone
- Ray Walston - Mr. Hand
- Scott Thomson - Arnold
- Vincent Schiavelli - Mr. Vargas
- Amanda Wyss - Lisa
Screenplay
- Cameron Crowe (Screenplay)
- Cameron Crowe (Novel)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High about?
- A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
- 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, Drama 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.