The Fast and the Furious (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1954, The Fast and the Furious is an action, drama and crime film directed by John Ireland, running about 74 minutes. “High speed Excitement...As a Wanted Man...Meets a Wanting Woman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A framed man escapes prison and takes a wealthy woman's Jaguar with her in it. After she tries to escape numerous times, they begin to develop feelings for each other, and enter a road race that ends in Mexico.
Who’s in it. The Fast and the Furious stars John Ireland as Frank Webster, Dorothy Malone as Connie Adair, Bruce Carlisle as Faber and Iris Adrian as Wilma Belding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Fast and the Furious has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $250K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1954)?
- In US, The Fast and the Furious is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fast and the Furious?
- The Fast and the Furious stars John Ireland, Dorothy Malone, Bruce Carlisle, Iris Adrian and Marshall Bradford.
- When was The Fast and the Furious released?
- The Fast and the Furious was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.