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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) original theatrical poster
#9 of 1982 · Certified Fresh

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

1982 · 90 minutes · Comedy / Drama / Romance · Directed by Amy Heckerling
IMDb rating7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Box office gross$27.1M

Synopsis

In the San Fernando Valley, popular Ridgemont High student Brad Hamilton has a job at All-American Burger, his 1960 Buick is almost paid off, and he plans to break up with his girlfriend Lisa to fully enjoy his senior year. Brad's sister Stacy is a 15-year-old freshman, working at Perry's Pizza at Ridgemont Mall alongside her senior friend Linda Barrett.

Starring

Sean PennJennifer Jason LeighJudge ReinholdPhoebe CatesBrian Backer
Box office
$27.1 million (domestic) or $50 million
Budget
$5 million
IMDb votes
126,740

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