Fast Times at Ridgemont High
“At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!”
Synopsis
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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40th Anniversary TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-09
Top Cast
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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
Stanley Davis Jr.
Jefferson's Brother
James Russo
Robber
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 4, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.02x
+$22.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Heckerling
- Screenplay & Story
- Cameron Crowe
- Original Title
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.1M
- Production Studios
- Refugee Films, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Heckerling
Cameron Crowe
Matthew F. Leonetti
Eric Jenkins
Irving Azoff, Art Linson, C.O. Erickson
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Azoff
Producer
Cameron Crowe
Screenplay
Art Linson
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Eric Jenkins
Editor
Amy Heckerling
Director
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
John Moio
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High about?
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
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 principal cast of Fast Times at Ridgemont High includes Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer.
When was Fast Times at Ridgemont High released and how long is it?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $27.1M at the worldwide box office (6.02 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High based on a book or true story?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cameron Crowe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times at Ridgemont High holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).