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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
108K
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Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
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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
108K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
731
592
    • Amy Heckerling
    • Cameron Crowe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sean Penn
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Judge Reinhold
    • Amy Heckerling
    • Cameron Crowe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sean Penn
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Judge Reinhold
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 324User reviews
    • 151Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
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    Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus, and Brian Backer in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
    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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    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Jeff Spicoli
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Stacy Hamilton
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Brad Hamilton
    Robert Romanus
    Robert Romanus
    • Mike Damone
    Brian Backer
    Brian Backer
    • Mark 'Rat' Ratner
    Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates
    • Linda Barrett
    Ray Walston
    Ray Walston
    • Mr. Hand
    Scott Thomson
    Scott Thomson
    • Arnold
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Mr. Vargas
    Amanda Wyss
    Amanda Wyss
    • Lisa
    D.W. Brown
    D.W. Brown
    • Ron Johnson
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Charles Jefferson
    Kelli Maroney
    Kelli Maroney
    • Cindy
    Tom Nolan
    Tom Nolan
    • Dennis Taylor
    Blair Tefkin
    • Pat Bernardo
    • (as Blair Ashleigh)
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Stoner Bud
    Stanley Davis Jr.
    • Jefferson's Brother
    James Russo
    James Russo
    • Robber
      • Amy Heckerling
      • Cameron Crowe(screenplay) (book)
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews324

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    I wish I'd gone to Ridgemont High
    A fast-paced film with its share of laughs, Fast Times also takes time to sensitively handle many of the tough issues teens face. Abortion, trust, abandonment and sexual fears are all dealt with fairly and believably. An interesting snapshot into the world of teenagers--the great thing about this film is that it's not too stereotypically Californian. It could have been set anywhere in Canada or USA and still have been just as accurate. In addition, there are many scenes that will just have you doubled over with laughter--the carrot scene, as well as the interaction between rebel Sean Penn and angry Mr.Hand are just fantastic.
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    • Criz
    • Feb 26, 1999

    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)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • 24124 Welby Way, Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Refugee Films
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
      • Color
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