Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Seen it?1982 | 90 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 11 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Lady Bird or 10 Things I Hate About You, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$50 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 649K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Amy Heckerling
- Sean PennJeff Spicoli
- Jennifer Jason LeighStacy Hamilton
- Judge ReinholdBrad Hamilton
- Phoebe CatesLinda Barrett
- Brian BackerMark "Rat" Ratner
- Robert RomanusMike Damone
- Ray WalstonMr. Hand
- Scott ThomsonArnold
- Vincent SchiavelliMr. Vargas
- Amanda WyssLisa