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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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R,1hr 32min
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August 13, 2002
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Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Amy Heckerling's adaptation of Cameron Crowe's Fast Times at Ridgemont High is often considered one of the finest films of a disreputable genre (the teen sex comedy), and kick-started the careers of many future stars. The center of this ensemble film is Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stacy Hamilton. She is a young, innocent high-school student who, as the film opens, is asking for advice from her friend, the sexually outspoken Linda Barrett (Phoebe Cates). Stacy takes a liking to nebbish Mark Ratner (Brian ... Full Synopsis
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There's a lot to make [Heckerling's] film likeable, but not much to hold it together. [3 Sept 1982, p.C6] Full Review
Metascore
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67
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Jeff Spicoli
Stacy Hamilton
Brad Hamilton
Mike Damone
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