Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- playful
- sentimental
- action movie night
- blockbuster marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and technically ambitious, with energetic set pieces and appealing ensemble chemistry offset by formulaic plotting and implausibility.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dom's crew must outmatch a mercenary organization through coordinated driving and street-level operations.
The scattered crew reunites because returning home and restoring family bonds matter as much as the mission.
The film centers its appeal on elaborate races, chases, and vehicle-based action across multiple countries.
Letty's return as the mercenary leader's ruthless second-in-command reframes Dom's personal stakes.
Films like Fast & Furious 6, and why
Fast Five
ensemble action spectacle, globe-spanning criminal operations, and loyalty-driven team dynamics
The Fate of the Furious
high-octane vehicular action, charismatic ensemble chemistry, and family-centered crime melodrama
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
stylized international action, elite teams confronting mercenary criminals, and large-scale set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Justin Lin
- Release Date
- 2013-05-21
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (11381)
Cast
- Vin Diesel
- Paul Walker
- Dwayne Johnson
- Jordana Brewster
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Tyrese Gibson
- Sung Kang
- Gal Gadot
- Ludacris
- Luke Evans
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 & Furious 6 about?
- A globe-spanning crew of outlaw drivers takes on a ruthless mercenary team for the chance to reclaim freedom, family, and a way home.
- What is Fast & Furious 6 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fast & Furious 6 as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fast & Furious 6 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Fast & Furious 6 as moderate.
- What did critics think of Fast & Furious 6?
- Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and technically ambitious, with energetic set pieces and appealing ensemble chemistry offset by formulaic plotting and implausibility.
- Which films are like Fast & Furious 6?
- Films with a similar feel include Fast Five, The Fate of the Furious, and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
- How long is Fast & Furious 6?
- Fast & Furious 6 runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fast & Furious 6?
- In United States, Fast & Furious 6 streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
