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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
“At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!”
6.8 / 10• 1982• 1h 30m•R• English
ComedyRomanceDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Sean Penn
Jeff Spicoli
Lead
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Stacy Hamilton
Judge Reinhold
Brad Hamilton
Phoebe Cates
Linda Barrett
Brian Backer
Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus
Mike Damone
Ray Walston
Mr. Hand
Scott Thomson
Arnold
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Amy Heckerling's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Fast Times at Ridgemont High is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
