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title: "Fast & Furious 6"
year: 2013
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imdb_id: "tt1905041"
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fi1m_score: 70
critics_score: 65
critics_reviews: 22
published: "2026-10-05T12:49:24.326552+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-05T12:49:24.659861+00:00"
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# Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

Directed by Justin Lin · 2h 10m · ΓΓΤΕ Κ-15 · Action, Thriller, Crime

## Identity

Fast & Furious 6

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/fast-and-furious-6
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** fast-and-furious-6
- **IMDb ID:** tt1905041
- **TMDB ID:** 82992
- **Wikidata ID:** Q5516100
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1905041/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82992, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5516100

**Fi1m score: 70** · Critics 65 from 22 reviews

*In a sentence:* Somebody says family, somebody drives a tank over a motorway, and the plot has the decency to get out of the way

> Justin Lin’s sixth Fast film is loud, daft and far better built than it needed to be. The tank on the motorway is worth the evening on its own; the film is also twenty minutes longer than it has any reason to be.

## Synopsis

Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) is living quietly in the Canary Islands, with Elena Neves (Elsa Pataky) beside him and Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) raising a baby nearby. Agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) arrives with a file. A former soldier, Owen Shaw (Luke Evans), is stealing military components across Europe with a crew built to mirror Dom’s own, and the last photograph shows Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), whom they buried years ago, alive and working for him. Dom gathers Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson), Tej Parker (Ludacris), Han Lue (Sung Kang) and Gisele Yashar (Gal Gadot) in London, with Hobbs’s partner Riley Hicks (Gina Carano) watching. On the first night out, Shaw’s cars flip police vehicles across central London.

## Review

*Fast Five* (2011) turned a series about street racing into a series about heists. *Fast & Furious 6* turns it into a spy film, more or less. Justin Lin, directing his fourth of these, and the writer Chris Morgan give Dom’s crew a mirror image to fight, a military device to chase and the whole of London to drive through, and the pitch is the oldest one in the genre: the law needs criminals to catch a criminal. It is a very silly film made by people who know exactly what they are doing, and it is twenty minutes too long.

Lin’s gift is clarity, and it is on show in the best sequence here. A tank comes out of the back of an army lorry on a Spanish motorway in full daylight and starts driving over traffic, and for the next ten minutes we always know where the tank is, where Brian is, where the bridge ahead is and how far it is to the gap. Stephen F. Windon shoots it in flat, hard sun with no shadows to hide anything. We laughed out loud when the tank appeared, and we were not laughing at the film; we were laughing at the nerve of it, done completely straight, with real metal going through real cars. It is the happiest we have been in a cinema in some time, and we are not proud of that, but there it is.

The London chase earlier in the film is a different matter. It is at night, on wet streets under orange lamps, with Shaw’s low wedge-shaped cars built by Jan Roelfs’s department to go under things and flip them, and it is cut by five credited editors, Christian Wagner, Kelly Matsumoto, Leigh Folsom Boyd, Greg D’Auria and Dylan Highsmith. That is a lot of hands, and in the dark it shows. There are stretches where we could not have said which car was which or which way the river was. It is exciting in the way a lot of noise is exciting, and it is the one place the film settles for that.

The cast know their jobs and do them. Vin Diesel murmurs about family in a voice that sounds like a lorry idling, and the film treats every murmur as scripture. Dwayne Johnson, enormous and glistening, walks into every room as if he owns the lease. Michelle Rodriguez gets two fights with Gina Carano, the first in a Tube station, and they are the most convincing violence in the film, because Carano hits like someone who has done it for a living. Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris do the jokes; Sung Kang and Gal Gadot do the quiet grown-up romance; Paul Walker does earnest, as he always did, and does it well. Luke Evans’s Shaw is a thin villain, all speeches about precision and a face that never changes, and the film would be sharper with someone across from Diesel who seemed to want anything.

Morgan’s dialogue is the price of admission. People say the word family roughly as often as other films say the word the, and the speeches about codes and loyalty are delivered at a pace that suggests nobody expected them to be listened to. What Morgan does well is structure: every set piece gives each member of the crew one job, so the film never has to park anybody. Lucas Vidal’s score is brass over a low electronic pulse, with Boys Noize supplying the thump under the chases, and it knows when to stop and let the engines do the work.

The last set piece is well staged, and it goes on for so long that we checked our watch twice and felt faintly guilty about it. A set piece that lasts long enough to make you do arithmetic has lost something, however good the stunts.

Against the series’ own standards this is near the top: more confident than the fourth film, bigger than *Fast Five* without being as neat. See it with company who will shout at the screen; that is the audience it was made for, and they are right. It runs 130 minutes and carries a 12A.

*Fi1m score 70, published 5 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics agree the sixth film is ridiculous and that this hardly matters. The reviews lean positive, and the praise clusters almost entirely on the action: Justin Lin’s staging, the practical stunt work, and set pieces that escalate from a daylight tank chase to a cargo-plane finale. Several critics also warm to the ensemble, the cast’s easy familiarity, and the return of Michelle Rodriguez, whose fight scenes draw particular notice.

The reservations gather around everything between the chases. The script is called stale or recycled, the soap-opera plotting thin, the running time generous, and a few find the female characters underused. The Hollywood Reporter objects that the chases are cut too fast to follow. The spread is wide, from enthusiast sites rating it a series high point to a cluster of British outlets, Radio Times among them, who see franchise fatigue. Slant goes furthest, calling it smug and bloated, with the drama dulling the thrills.

## Straight answers

**Is Fast & Furious 6 worth watching?**

*Fast & Furious 6* is worth watching for anyone who wants loud, well-built action and does not mind twenty minutes of excess, and we scored it 70. Justin Lin stages the tank sequence on a Spanish motorway with real clarity, and the cast do their jobs well. The London chase is muddled and the final set piece runs long enough to make you check your watch.

**How long is Fast & Furious 6, and what is it rated?**

*Fast & Furious 6* runs 2h 10m and is rated Κ-15 by the ΓΓΤΕ in Greece. It is an action and thriller film.

**Where can I watch Fast & Furious 6 in Greece?**

*Fast & Furious 6* is streaming on Netflix in Greece, and it is also available to rent from Apple TV from €3.99. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Fast & Furious 6, and is it suitable for children?**

*Fast & Furious 6* carries a 12A certificate, and its violence is of the car-crash and fist-fight kind rather than anything gory. A tank drives over motorway traffic, police vehicles are flipped across London, and Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano have two hard, convincing fights. It suits older children and teenagers who enjoy action; the very young or the squeamish may find the crashes relentless.

**How does Fast & Furious 6 compare to Fast & Furious?**

*Fast & Furious 6* is the more confident film of the two, with bigger set pieces and a clearer idea of what it is for. [*Fast & Furious*](https://film.one/film/fast-and-furious) has the pleasure of Diesel and Walker back together and a properly staged opening tanker heist, but it loses its way in a dark tunnel and never quite recovers. Choose the sixth for spectacle, the fourth for a smaller, scrappier reunion.

**Do you need to have seen the other Fast & Furious films before Fast & Furious 6?**

*Fast & Furious 6* can be followed by a newcomer, because every set piece gives each character one plain job, but its emotional weight rests on earlier films. The plot turns on Letty Ortiz, buried years before and now found alive, and on a crew whose loyalties were built over several instalments. The stunts need no homework; the speeches about family will mean more if you have done some.

**What should I watch after Fast & Furious 6?**

After *Fast & Furious 6*, try [*Ronin*](https://film.one/film/ronin) (1998, Fi1m 80): Frankenheimer’s Paris and Nice chases, shot with real cars and a camera you can trust. Then [*Mad Max: Fury Road*](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road) (2015, Fi1m 88): Two hours of one chase, every vehicle legible, every stunt done with metal.

**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. *Fast & Furious 6* is number 4 of the 9 Fast & Furious titles on Fi1m; before it comes [*Fast & Furious*](https://film.one/film/fast-and-furious) and after it [*Furious 7*](https://film.one/film/furious-7). [The full order.](https://film.one/collections/fast-and-furious.md)

### Reviews we read (22)

- **Variety**, Scott Foundas (90/100, inferred): Foundas praises the film as superior classical action craftsmanship that should satisfy fans and newcomers alike. He especially singles out the elaborate, clearly staged vehicle stunts and their attention to spatial geography. [Read](https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/fast-furious-6-review-1200479083/)
- **The AV Club**, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (B): The review calls it dumb fun, essentially a colorful, physics-defying continuation of its predecessor. It praises the ensemble cast and the way the action gives each gang member a role. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/fast-and-furious-6-1798176888)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Betsy Sharkey (76/100, inferred): Sharkey finds the film an entertaining, self-aware action ride, even if it overdoes the fights and explosions. She praises its ambitious action sequences and highlights the fast shifts between spectacle and soap-opera emotion. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-fast-furious-6-20130524-story.html)
- **Vulture**, David Edelstein (75/100, inferred): Edelstein finds the sequel highly entertaining despite slack dialogue, with Lin handling its many climaxes deftly. He particularly praises the driving, which he calls a thing of beauty. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2013/05/movie-review-fast-furious-6.html)
- **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw (70/100, inferred): Bradshaw finds the film silly but enjoyable, with the franchise still having plenty of energy. He singles out Michelle Rodriguez’s fight scenes and outrageous dialogue as highlights. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/may/16/fast-and-furious-6-review)
- **Empire**, Owen Williams (65/100, inferred): Williams finds the film ridiculous but undeniably entertaining, and a step above the other sequels. He praises its late-arriving freeway action while faulting the weak villain and disappointing London sequences. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/fast-furious-6-review/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Todd McCarthy (65/100, inferred): McCarthy finds the film silly and increasingly ridiculous, but says it delivers the action its audience expects. He praises the cast’s easy familiarity and the return of Michelle Rodriguez, while faulting the chases for rapid cuts and obscured views. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/fast-furious-6-film-review-521729/)
- **The New Yorker** (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the film’s banter slow but the overall experience enjoyable. The outlandish action set pieces are singled out as its saving grace. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/movies/fast-furious-6)
- **RogerEbert.com** (64/100, inferred): The page is blocked, so the critic’s verdict cannot be determined. No specific praise or complaint is available from the accessible text. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fast-and-furious-6-2013)
- **Screen Daily**, John Hazelton (64/100, inferred): This is a review of the specified film, but the critic’s verdict is not visible in the available text. No specific praise or complaint can be identified from the paywall shell. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/fast-and-furious-6/5055963.article)
- **Total Film**, James Mottram (3/5): Mottram finds the film delivers exhilarating action despite shortcomings in its script. He praises the escalating, jaw-dropping set pieces, while criticizing the soapier storylines and the underused female characters. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/fast-furious-6-review/)
- **Evening Standard** (55/100, inferred): The critic enjoys the film’s energy but finds that it overstays its welcome. Diesel and Rodriguez’s screen chemistry is singled out for praise, while the excessive length and unnecessary surprise ending draw criticism. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/fast-furious-6-film-review-8620260.html)
- **Little White Lies**, Lewis Bazley (3/2/2): Bazley finds the film’s chase, stunt and joke formula entertaining for fans but repetitive and forced. He singles out Gina Carano’s screen presence for praise, while criticizing the screenplay’s recycled dialogue and weak plot. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/fast-and-furious-6)
- **Radio Times**, Andrew Collins (2/5): Collins finds franchise fatigue setting in, though the film remains technically proficient. He singles out the inventive, witty daylight tank chase as a highlight. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-a2806n/fast-furious-6/)
- **Time Out**, Derek Adams (2/5): Adams finds the sixth entry overcooked and predictable. He singles out the excitement Londoners may feel seeing their city on screen. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/fast-furious-6)
- **Slant Magazine**, Chris Cabin (1/4): Cabin finds the film smug and narratively bloated, with its dramatic filler dulling the franchise’s thrills. He praises the London chase and airplane climax for their energy and technical craft. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/fast-and-furious-6/)
- **Den of Geek**, Nick Allen (4.5/5): The critic gives the film an enthusiastic verdict, calling it a thrilling standout in the franchise. He particularly praises Justin Lin’s ambitious, practical stunt-action sequences. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/fast-furious-6-review/)
- **The Wrap** (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the film hugely entertaining despite its implausible plot and dated gender politics. The escalating action sequences, especially the cargo-plane finale, earn particular praise. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/fast-furious-6-review-bypasses-logic-and-drives-straight-pleasure-center-92981/)
- **Digital Spy**, Ben Rawson-Jones (4/5): The critic calls it a wildly enjoyable, exhilarating ride that surpasses its predecessors. They single out Justin Lin’s expertly staged action, while noting an overlong finale and stale dialogue. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a481000/fast-furious-6-review-a-thrilling-ride-that-tops-fast-five/)
- **/Film**, Germain Lussier (8/10): The critic finds the film exhilarating, ridiculous fun and says it surpasses Fast Five in scale and excitement. They praise the satisfying emotional links to earlier films and the relentless, varied action, while noting its absurdity and assumption that viewers know the franchise. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/526156/fast-and-furious-6-review-the-fast-and-furious-movie-fans-never-imagined-possible/)
- **The Skinny**, Josh Slater-Williams (★★★★): The critic calls it the series’ high point, praising its knowingly ridiculous tone and gleeful spectacle. He singles out the enjoyable group dynamics and ambitious practical effects and stunt work. [Read](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-releases/fast-furious-6)
- **Eye for Film**, Amber Wilkinson (65/100, inferred): Wilkinson finds the film silly but entertaining, with action that largely delivers. She praises the imaginative car stunts and energetic chases, while noting the thin scripting and character development. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/fast-amp-furious-6-2013-film-review-by-amber-wilkinson)

## Details

- **Director:** Justin Lin
- **Director:** Justin Lin
- **Writer:** Chris Morgan
- **Cinematography:** Stephen F. Windon
- **Editor:** Kelly Matsumoto, Greg D'Auria, Leigh Folsom Boyd, Dylan Highsmith, Christian Wagner
- **Music:** Lucas Vidal, Boys Noize
- **Production design:** Jan Roelfs
- **Costume design:** Sanja Milkovic Hays, Roberto Craciunica
- **Producer:** Neal H. Moritz, Clayton Townsend, Vin Diesel
- **Cast:** Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto; Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner; Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs; Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto; Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz; Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce; Sung Kang as Han Lue; Gal Gadot as Gisele Yashar
- **Runtime:** 2h 10m
- **Certificate (ΓΓΤΕ):** Κ-15
- **Release (Greece):** 23 May 2013
- **Genres:** Action, Thriller, Crime
- **Part of:** [Fast & Furious](https://film.one/collections/fast-and-furious.md) · 4 of 9
- **Budget:** $160 million
- **Box office:** $789 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1ysq_lKovg

## Where to watch in Greece

- Netflix: streaming
- Apple TV: rent €3.99, hd
- Apple TV: buy €3.99, hd

*Checked 2026-10-05.*

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## If you liked this

- *Fast Five* (2011): The one before, where the series found its shape: a safe, a bridge, two cars.
- *Ronin* (1998), Fi1m 80: Frankenheimer’s Paris and Nice chases, shot with real cars and a camera you can trust. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/ronin.md)
- *Police Story* (1985): Jackie Chan drives a car through a hillside shanty town and then gets worse ideas.
- *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015), Fi1m 88: Two hours of one chase, every vehicle legible, every stunt done with metal. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road.md)
- *The Italian Job* (1969): A crew, a plan, three small cars and a city that is not ready for them.

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