F9 (2021)
Kernel Score: 78% · 7,611 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime
Released: 2021-05-19
Runtime: 143 minutes
Is F9 worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A loud, absurd action sequel with huge stunts and a lot of family talk. It's overstuffed and often ridiculous, but fans of the series should still enjoy the spectacle.
Watch it if you
- love the Fast & Furious series
- enjoy over-the-top stunts
- want mindless fun
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier films
- want believable action
Best for: Popcorn night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch F9
- Stream: Peacock, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Dominic Toretto and his crew battle the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ever encountered: his forsaken brother.
F9 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that F9 is an action film with frequent stunts, crashes, and fighting typical of the Fast & Furious franchise.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent high-speed crashes, gunfights, and hand-to-hand combat, though largely bloodless and stylized.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like F9
If you liked F9, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Fast Five (2011) — 82%: The series at its most fun and balanced.
- Furious 7 (2015) — 81%: Big stunts and a heartfelt farewell.
- The Fast and the Furious (2001) — 77%: The original, simpler and grounded.
- Fast X (2023) — 73%: More outlandish action in the same family.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Stylish, over-the-top action fun.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Big team action with plenty of spectacle.
Director
Cast
- Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto
- Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz
- Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce
- Ludacris as Tej Parker
- John Cena as Jakob Toretto
- Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey
- Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto
- Sung Kang as Han Lue
- Michael Rooker as Buddy
- Helen Mirren as Queenie Shaw
F9 FAQ
Is F9 worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A loud, absurd action sequel with huge stunts and a lot of family talk. It's overstuffed and often ridiculous, but fans of the series should still enjoy the spectacle.
Where can I watch F9?
In the US you can stream F9 on Peacock and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is F9 OK for kids?
F9 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that F9 is an action film with frequent stunts, crashes, and fighting typical of the Fast & Furious franchise.
What movies are like F9?
If you liked F9, try Fast Five, Furious 7, The Fast and the Furious and Fast X.