Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
1h 30m | PG-13
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.
Director: Amy Heckerling
Studio: Refugee Films
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Video: 720p
Cast
Judge Reinhold
as Brad Hamilton
Sean Penn
as Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Stacy Hamilton
Phoebe Cates
as Linda Barrett
Brian Backer
as Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus
as Mike Damone
Reviews
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 amongst other coming-of-age flicks like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused) but still really well made. **4.0/5**