Fast Times at Ridgemont High_
"At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Fast Times at Ridgemont High earned $27.1M worldwide on a $4.5M budget — a 502% return on investment.
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Year context
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released 44 years ago in 1982.
CAST (20)
Sean Penn
Jeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Stacy Hamilton
Judge Reinhold
Brad Hamilton
Phoebe Cates
Linda Barrett
Brian Backer
Mark "Rat" Ratner
Robert Romanus
Mike Damone
Ray Walston
Mr. Hand
Scott Thomson
Arnold
Vincent Schiavelli
Mr. Vargas
Amanda Wyss
Lisa
D.W. Brown
Ron Johnson
Forest Whitaker
Charles Jefferson
Kelli Maroney
Cindy
Tom Nolan
Dennis Taylor
Blair Tefkin
Pat Bernardo
Eric Stoltz
Stoner Bud
SD
Stanley Davis Jr.
Jefferson's Brother
James Russo
Robber
James Bolt
Greg
Nicolas Cage
Brad's Bud
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$4.5M
Budget
$27.1M
Revenue
+502%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Refugee Films
Universal Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (1,341 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$4,500,000
Box Office
$27,100,000
Profit
+$22,600,000
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Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High 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 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.
How long is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was directed by Amy Heckerling.
Who stars in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
The cast of Fast Times at Ridgemont High includes Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer.
How much did Fast Times at Ridgemont High make at the box office?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High earned $27,100,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,500,000.
What is the rating of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 1,341 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
KEYWORDS (17)
high school
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teen comedy
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