Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold
Teenagers struggling with independence, sexuality, money, maturity and high school.
DVD Release Date: November 2, 2004
Stats: 6,234 reviews
80's classic with a now top cast of actors and actresses, plays more like an early 80's music video really with a brief look at youngsters lives as they struggle to cope with growing maturity and everything that comes with that. Now an old concept of course but at the time it was...( read more)
One of those great teen comedies with excellent nuggets of truth sprinkled in. This might be an adaptation of a book, but the movie brings unique qualities that help strengthen it. Ray Walston's Mr. Hand is an excellent example. In the book, more of a caricature with a Jack Lord ...( read more)
Sooo funny. It's a classic comedy that everyone should see. Sean Penn is brilliant, as usual.
to quote Spicoli "awesome, totally awesome", the definitive high school flick
One of the best high school movies ever!!! Seeing all these actors when they are younger is amazing!! Sean Penn as the total stoner... classic!! Also, who can forget Phoebe Cate's sexy bathing suit. Definitely a must see movie. Explores sex, teens, high school, and life. Hilar...( read more)
I really didnt like this movie when I saw it a couple years ago but now its 1 of my favorites
teen comedy starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sean Penn, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates and Ray Walston. written by Cameron Crowe. directed by Amy Heckerling.
People on 'ludes should not drive!
1980s teen comedy about a group of individuals whose lives cross paths. based on C...( read more)
Looking back,kinda makes you say the 80's were just starting up for now.
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Follows a group of high school students growing up in southern California, based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. The center of the film is held by Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer dude who faces off with the resolute Mr. Hand, who is convinced that everyone is on dope.
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