Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) is a classic coming-of-age comedy that follows the lives of a group of teenagers as they navigate their way through high school. While the movie is often remembered for its hilarious moments, it also contains some surprisingly frank and honest depictions of teenage sexuality.
The movie follows the story of Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a high school student who is trying to figure out her place in the world. She is constantly surrounded by her peers, who are all exploring their own sexual identities. From the very beginning of the movie, it is clear that sex is a major theme.
One of the most memorable sexual moments in the movie is when Stacy's friend, Linda Barrett (Phoebe Cates), tells her about her first sexual experience. Linda recounts how she and her boyfriend, Mike Damone (Robert Romanus), went to the beach and had sex for the first time. The scene is both funny and poignant, as it shows the awkwardness and uncertainty that comes with teenage sexuality.
Another memorable sexual moment in the movie is when Stacy and her friend, Mark Ratner (Brian Backer), go to a drive-in movie. While they are there, they share a passionate kiss that is both tender and passionate. This scene is a reminder of the power of young love and the intensity of teenage emotions.
Finally, the movie also contains a scene in which Stacy's brother, Brad (Judge Reinhold), is caught having sex with his girlfriend, Lisa (Amanda Wyss). This scene is both funny and uncomfortable, as it shows the consequences of teenage sexual exploration.
Overall, Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) is a classic coming-of-age comedy that contains some surprisingly frank and honest depictions of teenage sexuality. From Linda's first sexual experience to Stacy and Mark's passionate kiss, the movie captures the awkwardness and intensity of teenage emotions. It is a reminder of the power of young love and the consequences of teenage sexual exploration.
Closeup of the posters in Spicoli's bedroom are pictures of naked women, but it's only shown for a short period of time. Girls' naked buttocks seen in a boy's locker.
In the school cafeteria lunch time, girl teaches her best friend how to give a blowjob by using a carrot in place of a penis. Boys at nearby table watch, cheer and clap.
Pornographic phrase is written in big black letters on a bathroom mirror in a fast food restaurant. Sexual topics and terminology are frequently discussed by high school students, sometimes using crude language. "Handcock" Medical Center sign.
Young man sits in his bathroom fantasizing about his sister's girlfriend while masturbating. In his fantasy, she unbuttons her bikini top to expose her breasts. He is interrupted when this very girl accidentally opens the bathroom door. No other nudity.
Young man and a teenage girl drive to a remote area at night. He sets out a blanket and they sit on a bench in a dugout. He kisses her and then leans her back onto the bench. He begins removing her sweater. He then unbuttons his shirt and they proceed to have sex. Thrusting is seen in a long shot. Nudity includes her breasts - criminal.
A young man and young woman are shown undressing. Breasts are shown. Graphic, 5 second long fully non frontal nude sex takes place. After the sex, the young man proclaims that he "came" and asked if the young girl felt anything, indicating the sex was unprotected.
Young man and girl go into pool changing room. They both disrobe and lay down on the couch. They kiss and proceed to have sex but he comes very quickly and leaves, embarassed. Nudity includes full side nudity of her (no genitalia or pubic region seen) and his chest (genitals briefly visible in the Criterion version). She later tells him she is pregnant and asks for financial help for an abortion but he stands her up. As revenge, a friend of the girl spraypaints his car door with swear word, and labels his school locker with the same.