The Fast & Furious film franchise is centered on street racing, heists, spies, and mainly Dom’s family. The franchise began with “The Fast and the Furious” in 2001 and has since expanded into a multi-film universe with spin-offs and sequels. The franchisee usually focuses on a team of skilled street racers led by characters such as Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker), who become involved in heists, international espionage, and various criminal activities. The films combine elements of the action, crime, and thriller genres, with a strong emphasis on fast cars and adrenaline-fueled stunts.
The franchise evolved over time, adding new themes and locations. The films have taken audiences to diverse settings, including Los Angeles, Tokyo, Brazil, London, and more. Recently, the tenth main installment of the franchise, ‘Fast X,” was released. According to reports, there are two sequels to end the franchise, which are currently in development. We have ranked the Fast & Furious films according to their IBDB rating.
1. Fast Five (2011) – IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Directed by Justin Lin and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, and Jordana Brewster, the film follows Dominic Toretto and his crew as they plan a massive heist to buy their freedom while being pursued by a powerful Brazilian drug lord and a dangerous federal agent; The film was released on April 29, 2011.
Watch Fast Five (2011) on Prime Video.
2. Furious 7 (2015) – IMDb rating: 7.1/10
Directed by James Wan and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, and Jason Statham, the film revolves around Deckard Shaw seeking revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother; The film was released on April 3, 2015.
Watch Furious 7 (2015) on Prime Video.
3. Fast & Furious 6 (2013) – IMDb rating: 7.0/10
Directed by Justin Lin and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, and Michelle Rodriguez, the film reunites Hobbs, Toretto, and O’Conner as they face a team of mercenaries while dealing with personal conflicts, including Dominic’s presumed-dead girlfriend, Letty; The film was released on May 24, 2013.
Watch Fast & Furious 6 (2013) on Prime Video.
4. The Fast and the Furious (2001) – IMDb rating: 6.8/10
Directed by Rob Cohen and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster, the film follows undercover police officer Brian O’Conner as he navigates the world of street racing and struggles with conflicting loyalties; The film was released on June 22, 2001.
Watch The Fast and the Furious (2001) on Prime Video.
5. The Fate of the Furious (2017) – IMDb rating: 6.6/10
Directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson, and Michelle Rodriguez, the film sees Dominic Toretto seduced into a world of terrorism and betrayal, forcing his crew to face unexpected trials testing their loyalty and skills; The film was released on April 14, 2017.
Watch The Fate of the Furious (2017) on Apple TV+.
6. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) – IMDb rating: 6.4/10
Directed by David Leitch and starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, and Vanessa Kirby, the film follows lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw forming an unlikely alliance to combat a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatening humanity’s future; The film was released on August 2, 2019.
Watch Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) on Netflix.
7. Fast & Furious (2009) – IMDb rating: 6.6/10
Directed by Justin Lin and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster, the film sees Brian O’Conner teaming up with Dominic Toretto once again, this time to bring down a heroin importer by infiltrating his operation; The film was released on April 3, 2009.
Watch Fast & Furious (2009) on Apple TV+.
8. Fast X (2023) – IMDb rating: 6.3/10
Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, Rita Moreno, Jason Statham, Jason Momoa, and Charlize Theron. The film follows Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) as he must protect his family from Dante Reyes, a vengeful individual seeking revenge for his father’s death and the loss of his family’s fortune; The film was released on May 19, 2023. Read our review.
Watch Fast X (2023) in theaters.
9. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) – IMDb rating: 6.0/10
Directed by Justin Lin and starring Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, Shad Moss, and Damien Marzette, the film centers around a teenager who becomes a major competitor in the world of drift racing after moving to Tokyo; The film was released on June 16, 2006.
Watch The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) on Prime Video.
10. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) – IMDb rating: 5.9/10
Directed by John Singleton and starring Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Cole Hauser, and Eva Mendes, the film follows former cop Brian O’Conner as he recruits the help of a childhood friend and street racer to infiltrate a dangerous criminal operation; The film was released on June 6, 2003.
11. F9: The Fast Saga (2021) – IMDb rating: 5.2/10
Directed by Justin Lin and starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and Tyrese Gibson, the film continues the story of Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew as they confront a new threat—an international terrorist who turns out to be Dom’s long-lost brother, Jakob (played by John Cena). With their family loyalty tested like never before, Dom and the crew must team up once again to save the world and protect their loved ones; The film was released in theaters on June 25, 2021.
