Fast Five (2011)
Kernel Score: 82% · 8,739 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2011-04-20
Runtime: 131 minutes
Is Fast Five worth watching?
Worth watching. The series' turning point: a heist with absurd stunts, a stacked cast and Dwayne Johnson. It's loud and silly, but it's also the most fun entry and the one the later films tried to repeat.
Watch it if you
- like big, silly heist-and-car action
- want crowd-pleasing stunts over realism
- enjoy ensemble casts
Skip it if you
- want realistic action
- haven't seen the earlier films and dislike franchise lore
Best for: Action movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Fast Five
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Former cop Brian O'Conner partners with ex-con Dom Toretto on the opposite side of the law. Since Brian and Mia Toretto broke Dom out of custody, they've blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom.
Fast Five parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Fast Five is a PG-13 action thriller with car chases, heists, and gunplay.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features car chases, shootouts, and action violence typical of the franchise.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Fast Five
If you liked Fast Five, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Furious 7 (2015) — 81%: Next in the series, with the same crew and bigger stunts.
- The Fast and the Furious (2001) — 77%: The original film that started the franchise.
- F9 (2021) — 78%: More of the same cars and stunts.
- Now You See Me (2013) — 83%: Slick caper with a team of tricksters.
- John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) — 86%: Highly stylised action with huge set pieces.
- The Italian Job (1969) — 76%: Classic caper with fast cars and a stylish heist.
Director
Cast
- Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto
- Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner
- Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto
- Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce
- Ludacris as Tej Parker
- Matt Schulze as Vince
- Sung Kang as Han Lue
- Gal Gadot as Gisele Yashar
- Tego Calderon as Leo
- Don Omar as Santos
Fast Five FAQ
Is Fast Five worth watching?
Worth watching. The series' turning point: a heist with absurd stunts, a stacked cast and Dwayne Johnson. It's loud and silly, but it's also the most fun entry and the one the later films tried to repeat.
Where can I watch Fast Five?
In the US you can stream Fast Five on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fast Five OK for kids?
Fast Five is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Fast Five is a PG-13 action thriller with car chases, heists, and gunplay.
What movies are like Fast Five?
If you liked Fast Five, try Furious 7, The Fast and the Furious, F9 and Now You See Me.