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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Where:

California

When:

The 1980s

Fast cars, fast girls, fast carrots … fast carrots? — 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 a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. At the center of the film is Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer who faces-off with the resolute Mr. Hand—a man convinced that everyone is on dope.

Released in 1982 — 90 minutes

Genres:

Comedy Drama

Language:

English