Movie

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

“At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!”

★ 6.8(1,390)19821h 30m

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Amy Heckerling
Release date: 1982-08-13
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $27,100,000
Budget: $4,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Refugee Films

Fast Times at Ridgemont High — trailer

About Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Amy Heckerling, starring Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Judge Reinhold. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,390 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fast Times at Ridgemont High in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.

Cast

Sean Penn

Jeff Spicoli

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stacy Hamilton

Judge Reinhold

Brad Hamilton

Phoebe Cates

Linda Barrett

Brian Backer

Mark "Rat" Ratner

Robert Romanus

Mike Damone

Ray Walston

Mr. Hand

Scott Thomson

Arnold

Vincent Schiavelli

Mr. Vargas

Amanda Wyss

Lisa

D.W. Brown

Ron Johnson

Forest Whitaker

Charles Jefferson

Themes & keywords

high schoolfriendshiprock 'n' rollbased on novel or bookshopping mallloss of virginitycoming of ageteacherbongdrug humormarijuanateen moviestonerirreverenceteen comedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fast Times at Ridgemont High in Australia?+

In Australia, Fast Times at Ridgemont High is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High on Netflix?+

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?+

Fast Times at Ridgemont High has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?+

Fast Times at Ridgemont High stars Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates and Brian Backer.

When did Fast Times at Ridgemont High come out?+

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 movie directed by Amy Heckerling.

What genre is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?+

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Fast Times at Ridgemont High?+

Fast Times at Ridgemont High was directed by Amy Heckerling.