
Fast Times at Ridgemont High(1982)
“At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!”
Overview
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
Director
Amy Heckerling
Studio
Refugee Films
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$27M
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

Amanda Wyss
as Lisa

D.W. Brown
as Ron Johnson

Forest Whitaker
as Charles Jefferson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$27M
Production Companies
Refugee Films • Universal Pictures
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Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).
What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High about?▼
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
Who directed Fast Times at Ridgemont High?▼
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was directed by Amy Heckerling and released in 1982. It is a comedy, romance, drama film.
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).
Who stars in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?▼
The cast of Fast Times at Ridgemont High includes 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 and more.
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