Movies Like Fast Times at Ridgemont High: Genre and Cast Guide

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli; Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stacy Hamilton; Judge Reinhold as Brad Hamilton; Phoebe Cates as Linda Barrett; Brian Backer as Mark "Rat" Ratner; Robert Romanus as Mike Damone; Ray Walston as Mr. Hand; Scott Thomson as Arnold

About Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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.

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