Fast Times at Ridgemont High was a hit when it was released in 1982 and has become a classic. Here's what the female stars of ...

Fast Times at Ridgemont Highdirector Amy Heckerling has revealed that a pivotal scene almost landed the movie an X rating. The 1982 coming-of-age film follows four high schoolers navigating sex and ...

When the coming-of-age dramedy — starring Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh — premiered in 1982, it was more than just 'a cool buzz' Emily Krauser is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been at ...

On August 13, 1982, Universal released Amy Heckerling's feature directorial debut in theaters. By Gina Friedlande On August 13, 1982, Universal released teen comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High in ...

Hamilton (Judge Reinhold) stops a robbery at the store he works in as Spicoli (Sean Penn) watches on. #seanpenn ...

Mr. Hand (Ray Walston) puts Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn) on the spot with a history question, only to watch the perpetually stoned surfer flail spectacularly through his non-answer with his signature ...

Teen movies like She's the He, Girls Like Girls and Leviticus are all turning tropes on their heads by centering queer characters.

The 1982 coming-of-age film follows four high schoolers navigating sex and dating. Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and her older friend, Linda Barrett (Phoebe Cates), share parallel struggles to ...

"Let's party!" Fast Times at Ridgemont High not only launched careers but also helped redefine the coming-of-age movie. Based on Cameron Crowe's eponymous book, Amy Heckerling's screen adaptation ...