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title: "F9"
year: 2021
kind: "film"
canonical: "https://film.one/film/f9"
fi1m_id: "f9"
imdb_id: "tt5433138"
tmdb_id: 385128
wikidata_id: "Q29466808"
fi1m_score: 64
critics_score: 62
critics_reviews: 27
published: "2026-10-05T15:59:21.655480+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-05T15:59:21.799545+00:00"
region: "HU"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# F9 (2021)

Directed by Justin Lin · 2h 23m · NMHH 16 · Action, Adventure, Crime

## Identity

F9

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/f9
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** f9
- **IMDb ID:** tt5433138
- **TMDB ID:** 385128
- **Wikidata ID:** Q29466808
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5433138/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/385128, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29466808

**Fi1m score: 64** · Critics 62 from 27 reviews

*In a sentence:* The cars get through a minefield more easily than we get through another family discussion

> Justin Lin gives *F9* enough inventive action and affection for its crew to reward the faithful. The family drama is laboured, though, and 143 minutes gives it more room than it deserves.

## Synopsis

Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) finds himself driving through a minefield, with a bridge on the escape route and his crew depending on their cars to get out. Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) joins the operation, alongside Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Ludacris). The drivers have to negotiate the explosives before tackling a crossing that presents another obstacle to escape. Dominic wants to keep his people together, but family troubles bring personal tensions into the mission. The crew must contend with those strained loyalties as well as the dangerous ground beneath their wheels.

## Review

*F9* is an intermittently enjoyable action film that makes its family business harder work than its car chases. Director Justin Lin wants the crew’s loyalties to matter even when the stunts have gone beyond anything we might reasonably believe. That is a sound enough ambition, and the affection between these people keeps the film from feeling entirely mechanical. The trouble is the amount of explanation required to sustain it: at 143 minutes, this is a long evening for anyone who came mainly for the driving.

The minefield and bridge sequence gives a useful indication of the bargain being offered. Justin Lin keeps escalating the trouble, asking us to accept each improbable manoeuvre quickly enough that we have no time to examine it. Stephen F. Windon’s cinematography helps us follow the cars through the chaos, which matters more here than making any of it plausible. We can enjoy the invention while still wishing the vehicles felt heavier; when the effects lose their weight, danger becomes difficult to feel.

Vin Diesel carries Dominic Toretto’s family burdens with a gravity that the writing by Justin Lin and Daniel Casey does not always earn. There is warmth here, and a welcome willingness to let Dominic seem vulnerable, but too much of the drama asks familiarity to do the work of persuasion. Family history needs explaining, loyalties need restating, and the next burst of action has to wait. Michelle Rodriguez gives Letty Ortiz enough feeling to make us wish the dialogue would leave her more room.

Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris are more immediately rewarding as Roman Pearce and Tej Parker. We laughed at their exchanges; they give the crew the ease of people who enjoy each other’s company. Their comic partnership also gives the film permission to recognise how absurd its action has become. A little of that self-awareness goes a long way, though it cannot make every implausibility funny or every repetition welcome.

Editors Kelly Matsumoto, Greg D’Auria and Dylan Highsmith keep the car sequences clear enough to enjoy, but the longer stretches of explanation are allowed too much space. Individual passages have pace; the whole film still feels overfilled. Jan Roelfs’s production design does its job as a setting for vehicular destruction, though it leaves little to hold our attention once the cars have passed. Brian Tyler’s music adds urgency, but its efforts to lend the family drama weight cannot fix the writing.

Realism would be a peculiar demand to make of this kind of action film. What we want is a clear view of the stunt, some sense of danger and enough pleasure in the company to forgive the engineering. Justin Lin often supplies the first and third, but the effects make the second unreliable. When almost any impact looks survivable, the film has to keep finding bigger things to do, and sheer escalation is not always exciting.

There is enough wit and invention in the better chases to give committed followers something worth their evening. The weaker effects and laborious drama make this harder to recommend to anyone coming fresh to the crew. Choose it for the car destruction, and be prepared to wait while the family finishes talking.

*Fi1m score 64, published 5 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

The reviews lean towards qualified enjoyment, with praise concentrated on F9’s elaborate car chases, inventive stunts and willingness to be ridiculous. Several critics see a return to form, crediting Justin Lin with keeping the action coherent and the familiar crew with making the spectacle worth following. The earnest emphasis on family also wins supporters, who find enough warmth and emotional continuity to forgive the tangled plotting, while the comic exchanges provide welcome relief from the melodrama.

Reservations centre on an overstuffed story, excessive length and effects that can make the action feel weightless. The family drama divides critics: some find it affecting, while others see franchise baggage and strained attempts to manufacture stakes. The spread is wide: The Wrap praises the stunt and effects teams for making the excess physically exciting, whereas The Hollywood Reporter finds the action dull and its disregard for physics unconvincing even as absurdity.

## Straight answers

**Is F9 worth watching?**

*F9* is worth considering for committed Fast & Furious followers who enjoy improbable car destruction, but we score it a qualified 64 out of 100. The inventive chases and Roman and Tej’s comic exchanges provide some pleasure; laboured family discussions and a 143-minute running time make it harder to recommend to newcomers.

**How long is F9, and what is it rated?**

*F9* runs 2h 23m and is rated 16 by the NMHH in Hungary. It is an action and adventure film.

**Where can I watch F9 in Hungary?**

*F9* is streaming on Netflix, Disney+, SkyShowtime and Amazon Prime Video in Hungary, and it is also available to rent from Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV from Ft 690. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is F9, and is it suitable for children?**

*F9* has a UK 12A certificate, with explosive car action and peril that call for caution with younger children. The minefield and bridge sequence puts the crew in danger, although we find the weightless effects often soften the threat. Under-12s need an accompanying adult at the cinema; 12A does not mean the film suits every child.

**How does F9 compare to Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw?**

*F9* offers inventive car destruction and earnest family troubles, while [*Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw*](https://film.one/film/fast-and-furious-presents-hobbs-and-shaw) puts more emphasis on bickering and its central pairing. We find Johnson and Statham’s company more immediately appealing than F9’s laboured family drama, though both films outstay their welcome. F9 is the better fit for viewers already invested in Dominic’s crew.

**Do you need to have seen the other Fast & Furious films before F9?**

*F9* explains its family history, so earlier Fast & Furious films are not essential homework, but we would not choose it as a starting point. Too much of the drama relies on existing affection for the crew, even with all that explanation. Newcomers can enjoy the chases, but committed followers have more reason to sit through the family discussions.

**What should I watch after F9?**

After *F9*, try [*Mad Max: Fury Road*](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road) (2015, Fi1m 88): Relentless vehicle mayhem with clear geography and much less stopping to explain. Then [*RRR*](https://film.one/film/rrr) (2022, Fi1m 78): Extravagant action and fiercely earnest friendship, pursued with rather more emotional conviction.

**What order should I watch the Fast & Furious films in?**

Release order is the safe choice for Fast & Furious, and it is the order [our collection page](https://film.one/collections/fast-and-furious) lists them in. *F9* is number 8 of the 9 Fast & Furious titles on Fi1m; before it comes [*Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw*](https://film.one/film/fast-and-furious-presents-hobbs-and-shaw) and after it [*Fast X*](https://film.one/film/fast-x). [The full order.](https://film.one/collections/fast-and-furious.md)

### Reviews we read (27)

- **Vulture**, Alison Willmore (82/100, inferred): Willmore finds the film’s outlandishness buoyed by its earnest emotional continuity, making it a joyful return to form. She especially praises how the franchise’s commitment to family gives even its absurd spectacle a strange grace. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/fast-and-furious-9-review-f9-goes-to-space-comes-home.html)
- **Evening Standard**, Charlotte O'Sullivan (4/5): O'Sullivan finds F9 hugely enjoyable and calls it the best entry in the series. She praises the flair of its action set pieces and its self-reflexive wit. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/f9-film-review-fast-and-furious-vin-diesel-john-cena-b942230.html)
- **Little White Lies**, Hannah Strong (4/4/3): Strong calls the film a joyful return to form and ideal multiplex escapism. She praises its earnestness and elaborate stunts, while noting the runtime could be shorter. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/fast-and-furious-9)
- **Screen Daily**, Tim Grierson (80/100, inferred): The standfirst presents the film as a thoroughly enjoyable romp. It singles out the Fast and Furious crew as the source of its appeal. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/f9-review/5159709.article)
- **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw (75/100, inferred): Bradshaw finds the film a cheerfully refreshing, magnificently silly action spectacle, though its plot and logic are negligible. He especially praises Tyrese Gibson’s comedy and the surreal sequence in which characters blast into space. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jun/25/fast-furious-9-f9-review-vin-diesel-and-co-kick-isaac-newtons-ass)
- **Empire**, Joshua Rothkopf (70/100, inferred): Rothkopf finds the film a rejuvenation for the franchise and close to an ideal summer blockbuster, though it sometimes goes too far into silliness. He praises Michelle Rodriguez’s emotional depth and the film’s strongest action sequence, while criticizing its weightless effects. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/fast-furious-9/)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Justin Chang (70/100, inferred): Chang finds the ninth installment a mostly solid, reassuring return that restores emotional continuity to the franchise. He praises Justin Lin’s balance of spectacular absurdity and cinematic coherence, especially the return of Han. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-06-24/f9-review-fast-and-furious-vin-diesel-sung-kang)
- **Radio Times**, Morgan Jeffery (70/100, inferred): The critic finds F9 entertaining despite its garbled plot. They praise its spectacle and say it recovers some of the franchise’s heart. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/fast-and-furious-9-review/)
- **The i Paper**, Francesca Steele (68/100, inferred): The critic finds F9 entertaining despite its predictability and poor acting. She praises its relentless spectacle and pace, while singling out the acting as especially bad. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/f9-fast-saga-review-predictable-ride-worst-acting-vin-diesel-1068758)
- **Sight and Sound** (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the film ridiculous but warmly entertaining, with its family themes providing heart. They single out Jordana Brewster’s welcome action scenes and a small, affecting smile as the lasting impression. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/fast-furious-9-vin-diesel-john-cena-nonsensical-with-heart)
- **The New York Times** (64/100, inferred): The page could not be read, so the critic’s verdict is unavailable. No specific praise or complaint can be verified from the accessible page. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/24/movies/f9-review.html)
- **IndieWire**, David Ehrlich (C+): Ehrlich finds that F9 is a messy but ultimately successful return to form, steering the franchise back toward its core. He praises how the outsized spectacle is balanced by a deeper focus on Dom’s vulnerability and family. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/fast-9-review-1234638051/)
- **The AV Club**, Jesse Hassenger (C+): The review finds F9 entertaining in its standout action sequences but weighed down by family drama and franchise baggage. It praises the Edinburgh chase for its inventive, exhilarating set pieces. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/f9-has-too-much-family-drama-runway-between-the-fast-an-1846961665)
- **RogerEbert.com**, Nick Allen (2.5/4): The review finds the film entertaining but overstuffed. It praises the franchise’s outrageous set pieces while noting the story’s excesses. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/f9-movie-review-2021)
- **Slant Magazine**, Jake Cole (2.5/4): Cole finds the film overstuffed and emotionally diminished, though its action restores some of the series’ energy. He especially praises the coherent, dynamic car sequences, while criticizing the retcons and lack of stakes. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/f9-review-justin-lin-vin-diesel/)
- **Total Film**, Jordan Farley (3/5): Farley finds the film an entertaining, big-screen spectacle that gets the series back on track, though it sometimes pushes its excesses too far. He praises the chaotic action, especially a sequence riffing on Fast 5’s safe heist. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/fast-and-furious-9-review/)
- **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (35/100, inferred): Gleiberman finds the sequel overstuffed and less thrilling than it should be, though it avoids completely jumping the shark. He praises the comic pairing of Roman and Tej but says the family plot and generic threats cannot anchor the film. [Read](https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/f9-review-vin-diesel-john-cena-1234974952/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, John DeFore (20/100, inferred): DeFore finds the installment bloated and often dull, with its action lacking either thrills or convincing absurdity. He particularly criticizes the minefield and bridge sequence for ignoring basic physics. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/f9-review-fast-and-furious-1234954423/)
- **Time Out**, Stephen A Russell (1/5): Russell calls the film a pointless misfire and says the franchise has crashed and burned. He singles out its lack of purpose as the central complaint. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/fast-furious-9-2021)
- **The New Yorker**, Anthony Lane (15/100, inferred): Lane finds F9 embarrassingly implausible and inept, with its escalation into outer space seeming desperate. He singles out the stunts and Diesel’s increasingly unconvincing acting for criticism. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/07/05/questloves-summer-of-soul-pulses-with-long-silenced-beats)
- **The Wrap** (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the film exhilaratingly ridiculous and says its outsized action still works. The stunt and effects teams are singled out for making the increasingly large set pieces visually and viscerally effective. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/f9-film-fast-furious-justin-lin-john-cena/)
- **The Ringer**, Miles Surrey (75/100, inferred): Surrey finds F9 an exhilarating, excessive return to form that embraces the franchise’s absurdity. He especially praises the sustained, inventive action and the way its spectacle is anchored by an earnest theme of family. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2021/06/25/movies/f9-review-fast-and-furious-dom-brother-overwhelming)
- **Paste**, Jacob Oller (7.1/10): Oller finds the overstuffed film uneven but still magnetic, with its earnest themes and self-aware absurdity keeping it satisfying. He especially praises a creatively directed sequence that visualizes Dom’s memories across decades. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/fast-and-furious/f9-review)
- **Den of Geek**, David Crow (3.5/5): Crow finds F9 ridiculous but irresistibly earnest, calling it a revival for the franchise. He especially praises Justin Lin’s balance of melodrama and cartoonish action. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/f9-review-fast-and-furious-boldy-going/)
- **Digital Spy**, Ian Sandwell (70/100, inferred): The critic finds the film entertaining despite its overly familiar plot. The outlandish action sequences, especially the space-bound finale, are singled out for delivering the spectacle fans expect. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a36751154/fast-and-furious-9-review-f9/)
- **NME** (65/100, inferred): The review finds the sequel entertaining but comparatively safe, with its outrageous premise and familiar franchise formula limiting its impact. It praises the thrilling finale and singles out Helen Mirren’s London car chase as a highlight. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/fast-furious-9-review-2975302)
- **/Film**, Hoai-Tran Bui (6/10): Bui finds that the film’s absurd, self-aware action brings the franchise back on track, though its emotional story falls flat. She praises the Edinburgh magnet chase and the welcome return of Han, while criticizing the lifeless CGI and uneven tone. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/581288/f9-review/)

## Details

- **Director:** Justin Lin
- **Director:** Justin Lin
- **Screenplay:** Justin Lin, Daniel Casey
- **Story:** Alfredo Botello, Justin Lin, Daniel Casey
- **Cinematography:** Stephen F. Windon
- **Editor:** Greg D'Auria, Dylan Highsmith, Kelly Matsumoto
- **Music:** Brian Tyler
- **Production design:** Jan Roelfs
- **Costume design:** Sanja Milkovic Hays
- **Producer:** Neal H. Moritz, Clayton Townsend, Vin Diesel
- **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
- **Runtime:** 2h 23m
- **Certificate (NMHH):** 16
- **Release (Hungary):** 24 June 2021
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Crime
- **Part of:** [Fast & Furious](https://film.one/collections/fast-and-furious.md) · 8 of 9
- **Budget:** $200 million
- **Box office:** $726 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfJkFsCn8Zw

## Where to watch in Hungary

- Netflix: streaming
- Disney+: streaming, hd
- SkyShowtime: streaming, hd
- Amazon Prime Video: add-on, uhd
- Amazon Prime Video: rent Ft 690, uhd
- Apple TV: rent Ft 799, hd
- Amazon Prime Video: buy Ft 1,790, sd
- Apple TV: buy Ft 1,990, sd

*Checked 2026-10-05.*

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## If you liked this

- *The Italian Job* (1969): A criminal operation built around cars, teamwork and a welcome lack of solemnity.
- *Police Story* (1985): For action that makes bodies, vehicles and their collisions feel alarmingly solid.
- *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015), Fi1m 88: Relentless vehicle mayhem with clear geography and much less stopping to explain. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road.md)
- *The Long Kiss Goodnight* (1996): Ridiculous action finds firmer footing in a sharp, funny central partnership.
- *RRR* (2022), Fi1m 78: Extravagant action and fiercely earnest friendship, pursued with rather more emotional conviction. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/rrr.md)

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