Before Amy Heckerling introduced audiences to privileged Beverly Hills teens in Clueless, she made her feature directorial debut with a film about high schoolers living in the San Fernando Valley ...

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 ...

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 ...

Watch Fast Times at Ridgemont High: Academy Award-winner Sean Penn leads an all-star cast (Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, Ray Walston) in this hilarious portrayal of a group of ...

Spicoli vs Mr. Hand (Sean Penn) Fast Times at Ridgemont High Posted: April 30, 2026 | Last updated: May 1, 2026 Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn) butts heads with his strict history teacher Mr. Hand (Ray ...