Fast Times at Ridgemont High

At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!

6.8
19821h 30m

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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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40th Anniversary Trailer

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Brian Backer's Date With Jennifer Jason Leigh

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Original Trailer

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Karyn Kusama on FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH

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'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

Cast

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Sean Penn

Jeff Spicoli

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Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stacy Hamilton

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Judge Reinhold

Brad Hamilton

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Phoebe Cates

Linda Barrett

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Brian Backer

Mark "Rat" Ratner

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Robert Romanus

Mike Damone

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Ray Walston

Mr. Hand

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D.W. Brown

Ron Johnson

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Forest Whitaker

Charles Jefferson

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Tom Nolan

Dennis Taylor

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Blair Tefkin

Pat Bernardo

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Eric Stoltz

Stoner Bud

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Nicolas Cage

Brad's Bud

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Anthony Edwards

Stoner Bud

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Reviews

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JPV852

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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