Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- heightened
- sincere
- action movie night
- car enthusiast gathering
What critics said
Critics broadly agreed that the film delivers energetic stunts and automotive action but is undermined by a weak story and underdeveloped characters.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film foregrounds convoy heists, tunnel crawls, street races, crashes, and high-speed maneuvers as its primary visual attraction.
Dom Toretto and Brian O'Conner reignite their feud before being forced to develop uncertain trust against a common enemy.
Dom, Letty, Mia, and Brian are connected through shared history, romantic ties, criminal affiliation, and reciprocal protection.
The film reunites the original central characters and returns to the Los Angeles street-racing milieu after later franchise developments.
Films like Fast & Furious, and why
The Fast and the Furious
Shares street racing, undercover crime, fast-paced vehicular action, and loyalty-driven male bonding.
Gone in 60 Seconds
Shares car-centered crime action, outlaw camaraderie, revenge motives, and elaborate driving stunts.
Point Break
Shares undercover policing, criminal conspiracies, kinetic chases, and a conflicted law-enforcement protagonist.
Fast Five
Shares international heist action, team loyalty, revenge, and increasingly spectacular automotive set pieces.
Movie Details
- Director
- Justin Lin
- Release Date
- 2009-04-02
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (8024)
Cast
- Vin Diesel
- Paul Walker
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Jordana Brewster
- John Ortiz
- Laz Alonso
- Gal Gadot
- Jack Conley
- Shea Whigham
- Liza Lapira
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- 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 about?
- Former rivals Dom Toretto and Brian O’Conner reunite for a revenge-fueled collision of street racing, undercover crime, and spectacular car chases.
- What is Fast & Furious like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fast & Furious as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Fast & Furious violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Fast & Furious as moderate.
- What did critics think of Fast & Furious?
- Critics broadly agreed that the film delivers energetic stunts and automotive action but is undermined by a weak story and underdeveloped characters.
- Which films are like Fast & Furious?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fast and the Furious, Gone in 60 Seconds, Point Break, and Fast Five.
- How long is Fast & Furious?
- Fast & Furious runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fast & Furious?
- In United States, Fast & Furious streams on Netflix Standard with Ads.
