7.0
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Overview
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes, particularly its non-judgmental portrayal of teenage sexuality and the sensitive handling of an abortion storyline, align with progressive values regarding bodily autonomy and sexual liberation, despite its largely apolitical coming-of-age narrative.
This 1982 coming-of-age film features a cast that is predominantly white in its main and significant supporting roles, reflecting traditional casting practices of its time. The narrative focuses on typical teenage experiences and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes.
Secondary
Fast Times at Ridgemont High does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The film's narrative centers exclusively on heterosexual relationships and typical adolescent experiences, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film primarily focuses on the experiences of heterosexual teenagers navigating high school life, relationships, and part-time jobs. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is an original film from 1982, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical gender baselines to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is an original film from 1982, not an adaptation of prior source material or a historical biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there was no pre-existing canonical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.1
6.8
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7.8
6.1
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