Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1982, Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a comedy and drama film directed by Amy Heckerling, running about 90 minutes. “At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fast Times at Ridgemont High stars Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stacy Hamilton, Judge Reinhold as Brad Hamilton and Phoebe Cates as Linda Barrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fast Times at Ridgemont High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fast Times at Ridgemont High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fast Times at Ridgemont High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)?
- In US, Fast Times at Ridgemont High is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High worth watching?
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High stars Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates and Brian Backer.
- When was Fast Times at Ridgemont High released?
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.