# The Fast and the Furious (2001)

> An undercover LAPD officer infiltrates Los Angeles street-racing culture and finds his loyalties shifting between the law and the outlaw crew he comes to call family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4955

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Rob Cohen
- Cast: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune, Chad Lindberg, Johnny Strong, Matt Schulze
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0232500/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: kinetic, aggressive, glossy, action movie night, car enthusiast gathering

## Synopsis

Fast cars and high stakes collide in the underground racing scene of Los Angeles.

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