The Fast and the Furious (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, The Fast and the Furious is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Rob Cohen, running about 106 minutes. “Live life 1/4 mile at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijackings. When undercover cop Brian O'Conner infiltrates Toretto's iconoclastic crew, he falls for Toretto's sister and must choose a side: the gang or the LAPD.
Who’s in it. The Fast and the Furious stars Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner, Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz and Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Fast and the Furious has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $207.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fast and the Furious page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fast and the Furious tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fast and the Furious (2001)?
- In US, The Fast and the Furious is available to stream on Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fast and the Furious worth watching?
- The Fast and the Furious holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fast and the Furious?
- The Fast and the Furious stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster and Rick Yune.
- When was The Fast and the Furious released?
- The Fast and the Furious was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.