
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!
Directed by Amy Heckerling
Produced by Refugee Films, Universal Pictures
A cheerful, irreverent ensemble comedy about teenage life that balances coming-of-age sincerity with drug humor and romantic mishaps.
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
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Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.
Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Fast Times at Ridgemont High violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Fast Times at Ridgemont High end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
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