Fast Times (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Fast Times is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Fast Times is a seven-episode 1986 television remake of the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High that was produced by Amy Heckerling, who directed the original film. Cameron Crowe, who penned the original Fast Times novel and film screenplay, served as creative consultant. Moon Unit Zappa participated as a technical consultant. She was hired in order to research slang terms and mannerisms of teenagers, as she had just graduated from high school at the time and had a much better grasp of then-current high school behavior than the writers. Oingo Boingo provided the theme song.
Who’s in it. Fast Times stars Ray Walston as Mr. Arnold Hand, Vincent Schiavelli as Mr. Hector Vargas, Kit McDonough as Ms. Leslie Melon and Patrick Dempsey as Mike Damone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fast Times has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fast Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fast Times tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fast Times (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fast Times change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fast Times worth watching?
- Fast Times holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fast Times?
- Fast Times stars Ray Walston, Vincent Schiavelli, Kit McDonough, Patrick Dempsey and Dean Cameron.
- When was Fast Times released?
- Fast Times was released in 1986.