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The Fast and the Furious

2001·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic587.2Rotten Tomatoes56%74%
IMDb6.8Metacritic587.2Rotten Tomatoes56%74%

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The Fast and the Furious fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

If you have what it takes, you can have it all.

Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijackings. When undercover cop Brian O'Conner infiltrates Toretto's iconoclastic crew, he falls for Toretto's sister and must choose a side: the gang or the LAPD.
High-Octane ActionStreet Racing CultureUndercover Cop ThrillerExplosive Set PiecesEarly 2000s NostalgiaCar CultureBrotherhood and LoyaltyCrime Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Rob Cohen, Deirdre Horgan, Mic Rodgers
Written by:
David Ayer, Gary Scott Thompson, Gary Scott Thompson
Produced by:
Neal H. Moritz, John Pogue, Ronna Kress
Composed by:
Eric Justen, Dave Jordan, Becky Sullivan

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Questions about The Fast and the Furious

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Where can I stream The Fast and the Furious legally?

Netflix

The Fast and the Furious is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fast and the Furious worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fast and the Furious rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Fast and the Furious?

1 h 46 min

The Fast and the Furious runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fast and the Furious?

Critics57
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Fast and the Furious higher (71) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Fast and the Furious a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$207 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $207 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What language is The Fast and the Furious in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, 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 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fast and the Furious use?

Revolving Door CastingMarket-Based TitleHobbs & ShawBetter Luck TomorrowBetter Luck TomorrowBadass DriverAlternative Foreign Theme SongCar CushionRole-Ending MisdemeanorInterquelAuthor AppealWorld of Badassand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for The Fast and the Furious, including Revolving Door Casting, Market-Based Title, Hobbs & Shaw.