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1982 · 90 min · R

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Directed by Amy Heckerling · Comedy, Romance, Drama

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) is a Comedy film, directed by Amy Heckerling set in Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 90 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age run throughout.

Cinematography
Matthew F. Leonetti
Cast
Sean PennJennifer Jason LeighJudge ReinholdPhoebe CatesBrian BackerRobert RomanusRay WalstonScott Thomson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Suburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of Age
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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