When the coming-of-age dramedy — starring Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh — premiered in 1982, it was more than just 'a cool buzz' ...

Mike "Rat" Damone (Brian Backer) tries to impress Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) with a fancy dinner, only to have the night spiral into a "matter-of-fact" disaster when he forgets his wallet.

The San Fernando Valley teens graduated and moved on. Find out where the actors who played Spicoli, Stacy, Brad, and Rat are today.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cast approaches the picture with a delightfully devil-may-care sincerity, playing off of one another with a simple ease. It is ...

The film blends music, myth-making, and teenage chaos into a defining portrait of high school life — one that still resonates more than 40 years later.

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 ...