Fast Times at Ridgemont High
"At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!"
Originally released in 1982. Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a comedy/romance film. directed by Amy Heckerling.
Starring Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Judge Reinhold
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,332 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.1M
6.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $27,100,000
Production Companies
- Refugee Films
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High about?
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 l...
Who directed Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was directed by Amy Heckerling.
How long is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Fast Times at Ridgemont High released?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released on August 13, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
The main cast of Fast Times at Ridgemont High includes Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer.
Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High worth watching?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,332 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.