Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Where to Watch Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) (Legally)

At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!
Aug 13, 1982 US 90 min M
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1982), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Comedy, Romance, Drama space and is paced for about 90 minutes.

Top billed names include Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

high school, friendship, rock 'n' roll, based on novel or book, shopping mall, loss of virginity, coming of age, teacher, bong, drug humor, marijuana, teen movie

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Sean Penn
as Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Stacy Hamilton
Judge Reinhold
as Brad Hamilton
Phoebe Cates
as Linda Barrett
Brian Backer
as Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus
as Mike Damone
Ray Walston
as Mr. Hand
Scott Thomson
as Arnold
Vincent Schiavelli
as Mr. Vargas