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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
104K
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Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Theatrical Trailer from Universal Pictures
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  • Comedy
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A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs, and rock n' roll.A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs, and rock n' roll.A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs, and rock n' roll.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
104K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
345
188
  • Director
    • Amy Heckerling
  • Writer
    • Cameron Crowe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sean Penn
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Judge Reinhold
Top credits
  • Director
    • Amy Heckerling
  • Writer
    • Cameron Crowe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sean Penn
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Judge Reinhold
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 321User reviews
    • 148Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Fast Times at Ridgemont High
    Trailer 1:32
    Fast Times at Ridgemont High

    Photos238

    Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Phoebe Cates and Judge Reinhold in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
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    Jennifer Jason Leigh in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Cameron Crowe, Art Linson, and Nancy Wilson in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Cameron Crowe, Art Linson, and Nancy Wilson in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Sean Penn and David Resnik in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Phoebe Cates and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
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    Top cast

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    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Jeff Spicolias Jeff Spicoli
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Stacy Hamiltonas Stacy Hamilton
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Brad Hamiltonas Brad Hamilton
    Robert Romanus
    Robert Romanus
    • Mike Damoneas Mike Damone
    Brian Backer
    Brian Backer
    • Mark 'Rat' Ratneras Mark 'Rat' Ratner
    Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates
    • Linda Barrettas Linda Barrett
    Ray Walston
    Ray Walston
    • Mr. Handas Mr. Hand
    Scott Thomson
    Scott Thomson
    • Arnoldas Arnold
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Mr. Vargasas Mr. Vargas
    Amanda Wyss
    Amanda Wyss
    • Lisaas Lisa
    D.W. Brown
    D.W. Brown
    • Ron Johnsonas Ron Johnson
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Charles Jeffersonas Charles Jefferson
    Kelli Maroney
    Kelli Maroney
    • Cindyas Cindy
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    • Dennis Tayloras Dennis Taylor
    Blair Tefkin
    • Pat Bernardoas Pat Bernardo
    • (as Blair Ashleigh)
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Stoner Budas Stoner Bud
    Stanley Davis Jr.
    • Jefferson's Brotheras Jefferson's Brother
    James Russo
    James Russo
    • Robberas Robber
    • Director
      • Amy Heckerling
    • Writer
      • Cameron Crowe(screenplay) (book)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First-time director Amy Heckerling said she was seeking to make a comedy that was less structured than conventional ones, and more like American Graffiti (1973) so that "if you woke up and found yourself living in the movie, you'd be happy. I wanted that kind of feel."
    • Goofs
      Mr. Hand tells the students that the Platt Amendment is an Amendment to the US Constitution and is vital in their daily lives. The Platt Amendment is neither a Constitutional Amendment nor is it important in Americans' daily lives. The Platt Amendment established Cuba as a US protectorate after the USA helped free Cuba from Spanish rule during the 1898 Spanish-American War. Furthermore, it was passed in 1901, not 1906 as he claims.
    • Quotes

      Businessman: It says one hundred percent guaranteed, you moron!

      Brad Hamilton: Mister, if you don't shut up I'm gonna kick one hundred percent of your ass!

    • Crazy credits
      "The End" appears on a video arcade game screen. The game is Atari's Missile Command (1980) (once all the player's cities have been destroyed).
    • Alternate versions
      Early VHS releases had the majority of the original music replaced with generic sound-alikes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Square Pegs: Merry Pranksters (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Raised on the Radio
      Performed by Ravyns

      Written by Rob Fahey

    User reviews321

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    The American Graffiti of the 80s
    I was a few years out of high school when this came out, and really hit close to home for me. After I saw it, I looked up some of my old friends, most of them also saw it too, and we said to each other, "that's us!"

    Many of the characters were a lot like the people I went to school with. I knew my share of stoners, studs, and girls who getting guys wasn't the biggest hang up in their life. Even today, I can sit, and watch this and I get fond memories of my old friends, and the fun we used to have.

    This was made during the post-disco, pre-greed era of the 80s that was far too short. I'm surprised to find out this movie is still popular considering it is far from being politically correct. I'll admit, I wouldn't want my kids to some of the things these high school kids did, but it is a reminder how much fun the era was.
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    • Jan 1, 2003

    FAQ15

    • How did Brad get fired from All-American Burger?
    • Why did Mr. Hand have a grudge against Spicoli?
    • Why did Damone hook up with Stacy?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fast Times
    • Filming locations
      • 24124 Welby Way, Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Refugee Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $27,092,880
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,545,674
      • Aug 15, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,093,116
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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