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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982Movie1 h 30 minR

71

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A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!

A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.

Feels like

80s High School
Coming-of-Age Comedy
Slice-of-Life
Ensemble Cast
Youthful Nostalgia
Iconic Characters
Humorous & Relatable
Realistic Dialogue
Cultural Landmark

Crew

Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Written by: Cameron Crowe
Produced by: Art Linson, Irving Azoff
Music by: Sammy Hagar, Anthony Magro, Jim Weidman

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Facts

August 13, 1982 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released: August 13, 1982
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $27 million
Available in: 62 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Stern Teacher, Imagine Spot, The Cameo +9

Stern Teacher
Imagine Spot
The Cameo
Curb-Stomp Battle
Defacement Insult
Lousy Lovers Are Losers
Make-Out Point
Mood Whiplash
Celebrity Impersonator
Dressed to Plunder
Ship Tease
Never Trust a Trailer

12 of 70 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fast Times at Ridgemont High?"

Questions about Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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Where can I stream Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

In the United States, Fast Times at Ridgemont High streams on AMC+ and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 61).

Will Fast Times at Ridgemont High make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Fast Times at Ridgemont High a box office hit?

Budget$5 million

Box office$27 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Fast Times at Ridgemont High use?

Stern TeacherImagine SpotThe CameoCurb-Stomp BattleDefacement InsultLousy Lovers Are LosersMake-Out PointMood WhiplashCelebrity ImpersonatorDressed to PlunderShip TeaseNever Trust a Trailerand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Stern Teacher, Imagine Spot, and The Cameo.