Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1982

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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 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.

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

Director:

Amy Heckerling

Writer:

Cameron Crowe

Genres:

Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

1982 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

90 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Kelli Maroney

as Cindy

Tom Nolan

as Dennis Taylor

Blair Tefkin

as Pat Bernardo

Eric Stoltz

as Stoner Bud

Stanley Davis Jr.

as Jefferson's Brother

James Russo

as Robber

James Bolt

as Greg

Nicolas Cage

as Brad's Bud

Reginald Farmer

as Vice Principal

Anthony Edwards

as Stoner Bud

Pamela Springsteen

as Dina Phillips

Stuart Cornfeld

as Pirate King

Sonny Carl Davis

as Businessman

Michael Wyle

as Brad's Bud

David Price

as Desmond

Patrick Brennan

as Curtis Spicoli

Julie Guilmette

as Perry's Pizza Waitress

Shelly O'Neill

as Perry's Pizza Waitress

Stu Nahan

as Himself

Duane Tucker

as Dr. Brandt

Martin Brest

as Dr. Miller

Douglas Brian Martin

as Angry Twin

Steven M. Martin

as Angry Twin

Taylor Negron

as Himself

Kenny Lawrence

as Ticket Customer

John Hollander

as Ticket Customer

Ricky Redlich

as Ticket Customer

Nancy Wilson

as Beautiful Girl in Car

David Resnik

as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

Erick Leroy Burdette

as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

David Doolittle

as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

Tom B. Bralley

as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

Reeves Nevo

as Reeves Nevo & The Cinch

Virginia Peters

as Restaurant Waitress

Laurie Hendricks

as Nurse

Lois Brandt

as Mrs. O'Rourke

Ellen Fenwick

as Stacey's Mom

Cherie Effron

as Girl #1

Suzanne Marie Fava

as Girl #2

Lana Clarkson

as Mrs. Vargas

Roy Holmer Wallack

as Santa Claus

Ava Lazar

as Playmate

Lori Sutton

as Playmate

April Audia

as Mary Ann Zlotnick (uncredited)

Jason Bernard

as Gym Teacher (uncredited)

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