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The Fast and the Furious

1954·Movie
1h 16min·NR
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–48%
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–48%

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The Fast and the Furious fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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High speed Excitement...As a Wanted Man...Meets a Wanting Woman

A framed man escapes prison and takes a wealthy woman's Jaguar with her in it. After she tries to escape numerous times, they begin to develop feelings for each other, and enter a road race that ends in Mexico.
Classic B-MovieCrime ThrillerRoad Race ActionUnexpected RomanceEscapist EntertainmentFast-Paced NarrativeUnderdog Story1950s AmericanaGritty & Dynamic

Crew

Directed by:
John Ireland, Edward Sampson
Written by:
Roger Corman, Jerome Odlum, Jean Howell
Produced by:
Roger Corman, Jonathan Haze, Bartlett A. Carré
Composed by:
Chet Baker, Dean Thomas, Alexander Gerens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Fast and the Furious

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fast and the Furious legally?

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The Fast and the Furious is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fast and the Furious worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fast and the Furious rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Fast and the Furious?

1 h 16 min

The Fast and the Furious runs 1 h 16 min.

Was The Fast and the Furious a box office hit?

Budget$50,000
Box office$250,000

Yes, a big one. It cost about $50,000 to make and earned $250,000 worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is The Fast and the Furious in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fast and the Furious?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fast and the Furious in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fast and the Furious use?

Not Quite DeadBadass FamilyDeadpan SnarkerBloodless CarnageF9Oddball in the SeriesSequel EscalationRole-Ending MisdemeanorMatching Bad Guy VehiclesMade of IronNitro BoostThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Driftand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for The Fast and the Furious, including Not Quite Dead, Badass Family, Deadpan Snarker.