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Fast & Furious (2009)

Film · 1h 47m · Rated PG-13

Action, Crime, Sports, Thriller

A relentless, gritty crime thriller reignites a feud between an ex-con and an agent, pushing limits behind the wheel.

Pulpy and high-octane. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Netflix.

Fast & Furious parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Fast & Furious scary?
No. Fast & Furious is not a scary watch.
How gory is Fast & Furious?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Fast & Furious rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Fast & Furious about?

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Conner. But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmaneuver him. And the two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what's possible behind the wheel.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byJustin Lin
StarringVin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, Laz Alonso

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