Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and her friend Linda Barrett (Phoebe Cates) explore romance and sexuality, culminating in Stacy’s poignant and controversial decision to have an abortion after a brief encounter with Mike Damone.
Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn), a perpetually stoned surfer, famously clashes with the strict history teacher Mr. Hand (Ray Walston). The "Spicoli" Effect and Iconic Scenes Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982)
Brad Hamilton (Judge Reinhold), Stacy's older brother, cycles through humiliating fast-food jobs, from All-American Burger to a delivery service requiring a pirate costume, eventually finding success as a convenience store manager. Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and her friend
Mark "Rat" Ratner (Brian Backer), a shy theater worker, awkwardly pursues Stacy with misguided advice from his ticket-scalping "mentor" Mike Damone (Robert Romanus). a perpetually stoned surfer
