TMDb/Fast Times at Ridgemont H Movie Amy Heckerling reveals she was "screwed" out of royalties for Fast Times at Ridgemont High, exposing the dark financial side of a cult classic. April 30, 2026 AceShowbiz - Fast Times at Ridgemont High remains a landmark film in teen cinema, but its director, Amy Heckerling, has recently revealed a significant and troubling chapter behind the scenes. Heckerling has come forward with claims that she never received royalties from the iconic movie, describing her experience as being "screwed" out of earnings she was rightfully due.