Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1h 30m · 1982 · Directed by Amy Heckerling · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) runs 1h 30m, directed by Amy Heckerling. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.