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RUNTIME
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90 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
"At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!"
1982 1h 30m EN
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6.8TMDB Β· 1,423
ComedyRomanceDrama
Synopsis
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A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
βAt Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!β
Where to watch Β· US
Cast
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
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Amy Heckerling
- Writers
- Cameron Crowe
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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MONEY
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Shot for just $4.5M β micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
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MONEY
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Made its money back 6.0Γ over at the box office.
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ERA
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44 years old β old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Amy Heckerling, shot by Matthew F. Leonetti. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Eric Jenkins shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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ERA
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Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh and Judge Reinhold carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!".
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Amy Heckerling directs. Matthew F. Leonetti behind the camera. Eric Jenkins cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 190 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Shot for just $4.5M β micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
- 3Made its money back 6.0Γ over at the box office.
- 444 years old β old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
- 5Directed by Amy Heckerling, shot by Matthew F. Leonetti. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 6Editor Eric Jenkins shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 7Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh and Judge Reinhold carry the top of the cast.
- 8Marketing tagline: "At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!".
- 9IMDB entry: tt0083929 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 10Classified under 21 themes, including "high school", "friendship", "rock 'n' roll", "based on novel or book".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Editing
- Eric Jenkins
- Costume design
- Marilyn Vance
- Makeup / hair
- Janice D. Brandow
- Stunt coordinator
- John Moio
- Runtime
- 90 min Β· 1h 30m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Box office
- $27,100,000
- Return
- 602% of budget
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
Amy Heckerling
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Trailers & featurettes
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Community reviews
What people are saying
- JPV852β 8/10
Seen this one a few times over the years and still as fun as ever with a wonderful ensemble cast, a few of which have had a sustained career (others, like Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus and Brian Backer, not so much). Has a good amount of heart mixed in with the comedy. Not sure where I place this amongst other coming-of-age flicks like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused) but still really well made. 4.0/5
Production companies
Who made it
- RE
Refugee Films
Universal Pictures
US
Key crew
- ProducerIrving Azoff
- NovelCameron Crowe
- ProducerArt Linson
- EditorEric Jenkins
- Theme Song PerformanceSammy Hagar
- StuntsAl Wyatt Sr.
- StuntsRichard E. Butler
- Costume DesignMarilyn Vance
- Executive ProducerC.O. Erickson
- HairstylistJanice D. Brandow
- Makeup ArtistFrank Griffin
- Unit Production ManagerC.O. Erickson
- Art DirectionDaniel A. Lomino
- Set DecorationCloudia Rebar
- CastingDon Phillips
- StuntsTim Gilbert
- StuntsDavid R. Ellis
- StuntsLarry Holt
- Sound Effects EditorAnthony Magro
- Sound Effects EditorJames Troutman
- GafferPat Blymyer
- Assistant Costume DesignerDonna Linson
- Boom OperatorDennis Jones
- GafferHugo Cortina
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- high school
- friendship
- rock 'n' roll
- based on novel or book
- shopping mall
- loss of virginity
- coming of age
- teacher
- bong
- drug humor
- marijuana
- teen movie
- stoner
- irreverence
- teen comedy
- woman director
- inspirational
- teenager
- hilarious
- cheerful
- comforting
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical1982-08-13R
- Physical2003-03-04RΒ· DVD Release
- Physical2011-08-09RΒ· Blu-Ray Release
Also known as
International titles
- PicardΓas estudiantilesAR
- Colegio de descarriadosCL
- Fast TimesUS
- 리μΉλͺ¬λ μ°μ μλKR
- Picardias EstudantisBR
