Overview
A high-octane thrill ride through the streets of Rio, where freedom comes at a dangerous price.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- exuberant
- witty
- action movie night
- group viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the sequel as an entertaining and successful reinvention of the franchise through an ensemble heist framework, despite some narrative and pacing limitations.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dom, Brian, Mia, and a team of specialized racers coordinate a major theft to secure their freedom.
The Toretto circle repeatedly risks capture and violence to protect Dom, Brian, and Mia.
The film culminates in large-scale car chases and a physically improbable safe-dragging pursuit through Rio.
Federal agent Luke Hobbs begins by hunting Dom and Brian but recognizes the corruption surrounding their pursuer.
Films like Fast Five, and why
The Italian Job
high-octane heist structure, ensemble teamwork, charismatic criminals, and elaborate vehicle-based action
Ocean's Eleven
large-scale crime caper, professional crew dynamics, slick action set pieces, and loyalty among outlaws
The Town
kinetic car action, outlaw camaraderie, crime thriller momentum, and escalating police pursuit
Movie Details
- Director
- Justin Lin
- Release Date
- 2011-04-20
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (9101)
Cast
- Vin Diesel
- Paul Walker
- Jordana Brewster
- Tyrese Gibson
- Ludacris
- Matt Schulze
- Sung Kang
- Gal Gadot
- Tego Calderon
- Don Omar
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fast Five about?
- A fugitive ex-cop and a street-racing outlaw assemble a gifted crew for a last, spectacular Rio heist while a relentless federal agent closes in.
- What is Fast Five like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fast Five as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fast Five violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Fast Five as moderate.
- What did critics think of Fast Five?
- Critics broadly viewed the sequel as an entertaining and successful reinvention of the franchise through an ensemble heist framework, despite some narrative and pacing limitations.
- Which films are like Fast Five?
- Films with a similar feel include The Italian Job, Ocean's Eleven, and The Town.
- How long is Fast Five?
- Fast Five runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fast Five?
- In United States, Fast Five streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
