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Where was Fast Times at Ridgemont High filmed?

1983 film, directed by Amy Heckerling.

  • Santa Monica

The story is set in California, about 223 miles (359 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
California; San Diego
Filmed in
Santa Monica
Distance
About 223 miles (359 km) between California and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 118 miles (190 km) between San Diego and the nearest filming location.
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About Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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Released
1983
Director
Amy Heckerling
Cast
Sean PennJennifer Jason LeighJudge ReinholdPhoebe CatesBrian BackerRobert RomanusRay WalstonForest WhitakerNicolas CageAnthony Edwards
Genre
TeenComing-of-ageComedyDrama

Brad's sister Stacy is a 15-year-old freshman, working at Perry's Pizza at Ridgemont Mall alongside her senior friend Linda Barrett.

On the first day of class, he arrives late and clashes with his history teacher, Mr.

When Rat meets Stacy in a biology class taught by Mr.

Famous lines from Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • You dick!Spicoli
  • The attitude?Mark
  • Yes, Desmond?Mr. Hand
  • No dice! Ohhhh.Spicoli and Stoner Buds
  • No shirt, no shoes..Spicoli

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