Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $27,092,880 | Details |
| International Box Office | $236 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $27,093,116 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $11,709,295 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $3,348,484 | |
| Total | $15,057,779 | |
| OpusData ID: 20170100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,545,674 (9.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $4,500,000 (worldwide box office is 6.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 498 opening theaters/713 max. theaters, 8.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $104,224,647 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 13th, 1982 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | March 3rd, 1983 (Wide) (Australia)
March 25th, 2022 (Wide), released as Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Re 2022) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | December 21st, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Epilogue |
| Plot point: | Abortion, Coming of Age, Fired, Loss Of Virginity, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Source material: | Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Refugee Films, Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1982 | 7 | $2,545,674 | 498 | $5,112 | $2,545,674 | 1 | |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 7 | $2,511,464 | -1% | 589 | $4,264 | $6,737,461 | 2 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 6 | $2,004,005 | -20% | 596 | $3,362 | $10,264,149 | 3 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 3 | $3,251,922 | +62% | 713 | $4,561 | $14,545,382 | 4 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 4 | $1,835,870 | -44% | 706 | $2,600 | $17,135,877 | 5 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 5 | $1,498,743 | -18% | 600 | $2,498 | $19,329,650 | 6 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 5 | $1,317,765 | -12% | 643 | $2,049 | $21,465,149 | 7 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 4 | $1,538,202 | +17% | 697 | $2,207 | $23,592,902 | 8 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 6 | $1,528,954 | -1% | 646 | $2,367 | $25,566,978 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 1982 | 4 | $1,162,149 | -24% | 651 | $1,785 | $27,092,880 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1982 | 7 | $4,225,997 | 498 | $8,486 | $4,225,997 | 1 | |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 6 | $4,034,147 | -5% | 589 | $6,849 | $8,260,144 | 2 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 5 | $3,033,316 | -25% | 596 | $5,089 | $11,293,460 | 3 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 3 | $4,006,547 | +32% | 713 | $5,619 | $15,300,007 | 4 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 4 | $2,530,900 | -37% | 706 | $3,585 | $17,830,907 | 5 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 5 | $2,316,477 | -8% | 600 | $3,861 | $20,147,384 | 6 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 5 | $1,907,316 | -18% | 643 | $2,966 | $22,054,700 | 7 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 4 | $1,983,324 | +4% | 697 | $2,846 | $24,038,024 | 8 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 6 | $1,892,707 | -5% | 646 | $2,930 | $25,930,731 | 9 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3/25/2022 | $236 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $236 | 4/3/2022 | |||
| International Total | $236 | 4/3/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Sean Penn | Jeff Spicoli | |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | Stacey Hamilton | |
| Judge Reinhold | Brad Hamilton | |
| Phoebe Cates | Linda Barrett | |
| Brian Backer | Mark Ratner | |
| Robert Romanus | Mike Damone | |
| Ray Walston | Mr. Hand |
Supporting
| Vincent Schiavelli | Mr. Vargas | |
| Tom Nolan | Dennis Taylor | |
| Martin Brest | Dr. Miller | |
| James Russo | Convenience Store Robber | |
| Anthony Edwards | Stoner Bud | |
| Forest Whitaker | Charles Jefferson | |
| Eric Stoltz | Stoner Bud | |
| Nicolas Cage | Brad's Bud |
Production and Technical Credits
| Amy Heckerling | Director | |
| Art Linson | Producer | |
| Irving Azoff | Producer | |
| C.O. Erickson | Executive Producer | |
| Cameron Crowe | Story Based on the Book by | |
| Cameron Crowe | Screenwriter | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,545,674 (9.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $4,500,000 (worldwide box office is 6.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 498 opening theaters/713 max. theaters, 8.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $104,224,647 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 13th, 1982 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | March 3rd, 1983 (Wide) (Australia)
March 25th, 2022 (Wide), released as Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Re 2022) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | December 21st, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Epilogue |
| Plot point: | Abortion, Coming of Age, Fired, Loss Of Virginity, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Source material: | Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Refugee Films, Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1982 | 7 | $2,545,674 | 498 | $5,112 | $2,545,674 | 1 | |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 7 | $2,511,464 | -1% | 589 | $4,264 | $6,737,461 | 2 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 6 | $2,004,005 | -20% | 596 | $3,362 | $10,264,149 | 3 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 3 | $3,251,922 | +62% | 713 | $4,561 | $14,545,382 | 4 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 4 | $1,835,870 | -44% | 706 | $2,600 | $17,135,877 | 5 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 5 | $1,498,743 | -18% | 600 | $2,498 | $19,329,650 | 6 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 5 | $1,317,765 | -12% | 643 | $2,049 | $21,465,149 | 7 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 4 | $1,538,202 | +17% | 697 | $2,207 | $23,592,902 | 8 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 6 | $1,528,954 | -1% | 646 | $2,367 | $25,566,978 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 1982 | 4 | $1,162,149 | -24% | 651 | $1,785 | $27,092,880 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1982 | 7 | $4,225,997 | 498 | $8,486 | $4,225,997 | 1 | |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 6 | $4,034,147 | -5% | 589 | $6,849 | $8,260,144 | 2 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | 5 | $3,033,316 | -25% | 596 | $5,089 | $11,293,460 | 3 |
| Sep 3, 1982 | 3 | $4,006,547 | +32% | 713 | $5,619 | $15,300,007 | 4 |
| Sep 10, 1982 | 4 | $2,530,900 | -37% | 706 | $3,585 | $17,830,907 | 5 |
| Sep 17, 1982 | 5 | $2,316,477 | -8% | 600 | $3,861 | $20,147,384 | 6 |
| Sep 24, 1982 | 5 | $1,907,316 | -18% | 643 | $2,966 | $22,054,700 | 7 |
| Oct 1, 1982 | 4 | $1,983,324 | +4% | 697 | $2,846 | $24,038,024 | 8 |
| Oct 8, 1982 | 6 | $1,892,707 | -5% | 646 | $2,930 | $25,930,731 | 9 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3/25/2022 | $236 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $236 | 4/3/2022 | |||
| International Total | $236 | 4/3/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Sean Penn | Jeff Spicoli | |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | Stacey Hamilton | |
| Judge Reinhold | Brad Hamilton | |
| Phoebe Cates | Linda Barrett | |
| Brian Backer | Mark Ratner | |
| Robert Romanus | Mike Damone | |
| Ray Walston | Mr. Hand |
Supporting
| Vincent Schiavelli | Mr. Vargas | |
| Tom Nolan | Dennis Taylor | |
| Martin Brest | Dr. Miller | |
| James Russo | Convenience Store Robber | |
| Anthony Edwards | Stoner Bud | |
| Forest Whitaker | Charles Jefferson | |
| Eric Stoltz | Stoner Bud | |
| Nicolas Cage | Brad's Bud |
Production and Technical Credits
| Amy Heckerling | Director | |
| Art Linson | Producer | |
| Irving Azoff | Producer | |
| C.O. Erickson | Executive Producer | |
| Cameron Crowe | Story Based on the Book by | |
| Cameron Crowe | Screenwriter | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.