Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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1982

1h 30m

English

Comedy

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Movie

1982

1h 30m

English

Comedy

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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 a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. At the center of the film is Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer who faces-off with the resolute Mr. Hand—a man convinced that everyone is on dope.

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Cast

Jeff Spicoli

Stacy Hamilton

Brad Hamilton

Mike Damone

Mark 'Rat' Ratner

Linda Barrett

Mr. Hand

Arnold

Mr. Vargas

Lisa

Ron Johnson

Charles Jefferson

Cindy

Dennis Taylor

Pat Bernardo

Stoner Bud

Robber

Brad's Bud

Curtis Spicoli

Greg

Stoner Bud

Dina Phillips

Dr. Miller

Desmond

Pirate King

Directed By: Amy Heckerling

Written By: Cameron Crowe (Novel)

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NotoriousX says...

8 years ago

One thing I always ask myself when I'm finished watching Fast Times is why this movie is so well liked. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy this movie more than most early 80s comedies, but it's not exactly a timeless classic. Except for the one contribution to movie history that everyone remembers (Yes...THAT scene. Thank you Phoebe Cates), Fast Times has not much going for it these days. If you are looking for a trip through mastr...err...nostalgia lane, Fast Times might be a good way to spend an hour and a half, but there are more interesting choices out there.

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jekyl6669 says...

5 years ago

Heckerling and Crowe construct a totally timeless and authentic window into high school life and the trials and tribulations adolescents go through. It shows the deeper problems teenagers face while also showing the lighter side of things through being fun as hell.

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moonkodi says...

8 years ago

Maybe interesting if you're a teen or like 80s movies for just being 80s movies. Plot revolves around clips of a dumb stoner, sex and high school stereotypes knowing their place or being embarrassed. Nothing interesting happens and it's not funny. I imagine at the time of release it was significant.

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giyex74541 says...

8 months ago

Great music, great girls, great movie!!

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JPV852

3 years ago

Seen this one a few times over the years and still as fun as ever with a wonderful ensemble cast, a few of which have had a sustained career (others, like Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus and Brian Backer, not so much). Has a good amount of heart mixed in with the comedy. Not sure where I place this amo More

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