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title: "The Fate of the Furious"
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fi1m_score: 63
critics_score: 60
critics_reviews: 25
published: "2026-10-05T14:13:48.757517+00:00"
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# The Fate of the Furious (2017)

Directed by F. Gary Gray · 2h 16m · Action, Crime, Thriller

## Identity

The Fate of the Furious

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/the-fate-of-the-furious
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** the-fate-of-the-furious
- **IMDb ID:** tt4630562
- **TMDB ID:** 337339
- **Wikidata ID:** Q19829521
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4630562/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/337339, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19829521

**Fi1m score: 63** · Critics 60 from 25 reviews

*In a sentence:* Jason Statham seems to have read a much more cheerful script than Vin Diesel

> F. Gary Gray’s action sequel is entertaining in stretches and much too solemn between them. Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson make a persuasive case for spending less time discussing the family.

## Synopsis

In Havana, a drag race puts Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) behind the wheel. His loyalty is to family, including Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) and the gang that counts Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) among its members. Cipher (Charlize Theron) poses a threat to that circle, while Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) becomes another forceful presence in the group’s affairs. Dominic wants to protect the people closest to him, but the conflict puts those relationships under strain. Hobbs and Shaw also have to contend with each other’s competing personalities.

## Review

F. Gary Gray’s *The Fate of the Furious* is entertaining when the cars or the cast are allowed to misbehave. It is a decent, overlong action sequel, held back by a family drama that asks for more concern than it earns. We have no objection to the improbable stunts; the solemn conversations are harder to accept. At 136 minutes, there is plenty of time for both.

The opening drag race in Havana gets the scale right: there are cars to follow and an immediate reason to care about their progress. Cinematographer Stephen F. Windon puts us close to the cars, where their bulk and speed do useful work. The race has a concentration that some of the larger action lacks, letting us enjoy the driving without demanding that we admire everything else happening around it. As the spectacle grows, the number of vehicles becomes a less reliable measure of how much fun we are having.

Jason Statham, as Deckard Shaw, is the strongest reason to persevere through the heavier passages, because he treats a joke as something worth delivering properly. Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs is a useful match, with a forcefulness that becomes funnier when someone answers back. We laughed at their competitive bluster; both actors let these men look ridiculous without seeming embarrassed by them. Their exchanges make us want to spend time with the gang, which is more than the speeches about loyalty manage.

Vin Diesel has the less rewarding job. As Dominic Toretto, he plays the family drama with such unwavering gravity that the performance begins to make the surrounding jokes feel out of place. Chris Morgan’s screenplay supplies explanations and declarations where a few convincing exchanges might have done more. Charlize Theron, playing Cipher, brings commitment to an underwritten villain, but she cannot supply the variety the role lacks. Too many of these scenes ask accomplished performers to make thin material sound important.

Editors Christian Wagner and Paul Rubell face a difficult problem: the film keeps stopping to explain itself after working hard to get us excited. Their cutting does not make those interruptions feel any shorter. Brian Tyler’s music pushes for excitement even when the cars already provide it, adding to the sense that the film distrusts a quiet moment. Bill Brzeski’s production design accommodates the increasing scale, though the surroundings seldom become as interesting as the machinery passing through them. There is a lot to look at and too little time to take much of it in.

The trouble is not that the action has become implausible. An action sequel can ask us to accept a great deal when its characters are good company and its scenes have a rhythm we can follow. Here, the recurring insistence on family makes the uneven attention paid to those relationships harder to ignore. F. Gary Gray is more convincing when he lets the performers be funny or gives the driving his full attention. Come for the cars and the competitive insults, and allow for a fair amount of waiting between the better examples of each.

*Fi1m score 63, published 5 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

The reviews lean towards qualified enjoyment of The Fate of the Furious, with praise clustering around its outlandish car action and comic performances. Critics repeatedly single out Jason Statham’s timing and physical comedy, while his pairing with Dwayne Johnson provides a welcome source of humour. Even several detractors find individual stunt sequences entertaining. For the more enthusiastic critics, the scale and invention of the action compensate for thin character development and an increasingly unlikely plot.

The spread is wide, however, and the reservations concern more than realism. Critics fault the length, heavy exposition and dour treatment of Vin Diesel’s storyline; several also find the family relationships less convincing. Variety admires the precision of the spectacle, whereas Vulture finds that the action overwhelms an already overloaded film. Charlize Theron divides opinion too: Deadline finds her sidelined, while The Wrap considers her committed performance a steadying presence.

## Straight answers

**Is The Fate of the Furious worth watching?**

*The Fate of the Furious* is worth considering for action fans who can tolerate long stretches of solemn family drama between the better stunts; we score it 63 out of 100. Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson supply the funniest exchanges, but at 136 minutes we find it too long and too determined to make thin relationships sound important.

**How long is The Fate of the Furious, and what is it rated?**

*The Fate of the Furious* runs 2h 16m. It is an action and crime film.

**Where can I watch The Fate of the Furious in Malaysia?**

*The Fate of the Furious* is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix in Malaysia, and it is also available to rent from Apple TV from RM 9.90. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is The Fate of the Furious, and is it suitable for children?**

*The Fate of the Furious* has a UK 12A certificate, making it a more suitable prospect for teenagers than young children; under-12s need an accompanying adult at the cinema. The action includes high-speed racing and improbable vehicle stunts, while threats to Dominic’s family provide tension. We would not treat the comic exchanges as a guarantee of suitability for younger viewers.

**How does The Fate of the Furious compare to Furious 7?**

*The Fate of the Furious* is less emotionally convincing than [*Furious 7*](https://film.one/film/furious-7), though we find Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson’s competitive bluster a strong reason to stay with it. The earlier film has its own action-clarity problems, but its emotional passages work better; this sequel suits those happier with cars and insults than earnest discussions of family.

**Do you need to have seen the other Fast & Furious films before The Fate of the Furious?**

*The Fate of the Furious* is a sequel built around existing loyalties and rivalries, so we would not choose it as an introduction to *Fast & Furious*. Its central concern—Dominic protecting those closest to him—is straightforward, and the screenplay supplies plenty of explanations, but familiarity with the gang is more useful here than enthusiasm for cars alone.

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

### Reviews we read (25)

- **Radio Times**, Alan Jones (90/100, inferred): The review is strongly positive, describing the film as a thrilling rush. It singles out the franchise’s exhilarating, high-octane energy for praise. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/fast-furious-8-review-a-charming-exhilarating-stupid-rip-roaring-pure-rush-of-adrenaline/)
- **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (85/100, inferred): Gleiberman calls the film a dazzling, smartly crafted action spectacle, despite its excesses and occasional weak elements. He especially praises the precision and flamboyance of its action set pieces. [Read](https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/the-fate-of-the-furious-review-vin-diesel-dwayne-johnson-1202026947/)
- **The Guardian**, Gwilym Mumford (75/100, inferred): The critic finds it a big, dumb action movie that remains fast, furious and frequently fun, though character moments are relatively thin. Jason Statham’s snark and hand-to-hand action stand out, especially in a goofy plane fight. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/10/the-fate-of-the-furious-review-fast-furious-8-vin-diesel-dwayne-johnson-helen-mirren)
- **Empire**, Chris Hewitt (70/100, inferred): Hewitt finds the film an enjoyably over-the-top ride, though its exposition-heavy scenes and Vin Diesel’s dour storyline are weaker. He singles out Jason Statham’s charismatic, quip-filled turn as the film’s MVP. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/fast-furious-8-review/)
- **Screen Daily**, David D'Arcy (65/100, inferred): The standfirst highlights the film’s new additions and witty flourishes. The review’s full verdict and specific praise are unavailable in the accessible text. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/the-fate-of-the-furious-review/5116674.article)
- **The AV Club**, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (C+): Vishnevetsky finds the film listless and overlong despite its nominally entertaining spectacle. He praises the opening drag race’s direction but criticizes the handling of the Manhattan car-swarm sequence. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/the-listless-fate-of-the-furious-could-have-used-that-f-1798191098)
- **Little White Lies**, Adam Woodward (3/3/3): The review finds the franchise still has fuel, though its relentless escalation raises questions about how much bigger it can get. It praises Dwayne Johnson’s commanding presence and comic impact, while noting that bigger isn’t always better. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/fast-and-furious-8)
- **The New Yorker**, Anthony Lane (60/100, inferred): Lane finds the film’s spectacular stunts entertaining, while poking fun at the franchise’s macho preoccupations. He singles out the submarine sequence as a standout spectacle, though he thinks Charlize Theron made a stronger impression in *Mad Max: Fury Road*. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/04/24/a-quiet-passion-and-the-fate-of-the-furious)
- **Time Out**, Tom Huddleston (3/5): The critic finds the film enjoyable, though unsurprising. The returning gang is singled out as part of the franchise’s appeal. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/fast-furious-8)
- **Total Film**, Jamie Graham (3/5): The critic calls it an oversized, delightfully daft action thrill ride, best enjoyed without expecting realism or gravitas. They praise the huge, close-up car-action set pieces and F. Gary Gray’s handling of the carnage. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/fast-and-furious-8-review/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, John DeFore (45/100, inferred): DeFore finds the installment familiar and overstuffed, but expects it to satisfy fans. He praises the prison escape sequence and a late burst of action comedy. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/fate-furious-review-992298/)
- **Slant Magazine**, Jake Cole (1.5/4): The critic finds the film tedious and argues it pushes the franchise into loud, overblown inanity. He especially faults its sanding down of character histories and the relationships that previously gave the series’ absurdity emotional weight. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/the-fate-of-the-furious/)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Justin Chang (30/100, inferred): Chang finds the film a frustrating, decadent entry that has lost the franchise’s thrill. He praises the outrageous car action but faults the weak chemistry among the stars and the betrayal of the series’ emotional core. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-fate-of-the-furious-review-20170413-story.html)
- **Vulture**, Emily Yoshida (30/100, inferred): Yoshida finds the film an incoherent, overloaded entry that loses the franchise’s ensemble balance after Paul Walker’s absence. She praises the Havana opening race and especially Jason Statham’s comic performance, but says the action mostly overwhelms the film. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2017/04/the-fate-of-the-furious-movie-review.html)
- **Paste**, Jason Rhode (9.0): The critic calls the film a great, gloriously entertaining motion picture. He praises its inventive action and the charismatic cast’s lively interactions. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/the-fate-of-the-furious/fate-of-the-furious)
- **NME** (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the film an absurd but highly entertaining spectacle, despite minimal character development and Vin Diesel’s overly serious performance. The action sequences are singled out as wonderful, especially the outlandish car chases and set pieces. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/fast-and-furious-review-2017-the-rock-2044147)
- **The Playlist** (79/100, inferred): The headline indicates a positive verdict, saying the film deserves major box-office success. The accessible page does not reveal what the critic specifically praises. [Read](https://theplaylist.net/the-fate-of-the-furious-deserves-to-make-all-of-the-money-review-vin-diesel-dwayne-johnson-20170409/)
- **The Ringer**, K. Austin Collins (75/100, inferred): Collins finds the film to be unabashedly dumb fun, despite uneven writing and familiar story turns. He singles out the comedic chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, along with the spectacular cascade of cars from a New York parking tower. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2017/04/14/pop-culture/fate-of-the-furious-fast-furious-8-review-d11bd9f16c1d)
- **Deadline**, Pete Hammond (70/100, inferred): Hammond finds the sequel entertaining despite its increasingly outlandish plot. He praises the breathless, inventive stunt sequences, while faulting the one-dimensional story and Theron’s sidelined role. [Read](https://deadline.com/2017/04/fate-of-the-furious-review-vin-diesel-charlize-theron-video-1202067300/)
- **The Skinny**, Josh Slater-Williams (★★★): The review finds the film entertaining but weighed down by an unremarkable villain and muddled family values. It singles out Jason Statham’s solo action sequence as the film’s most entertaining moment. [Read](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-releases/fast-and-furious-8)
- **Digital Spy**, Tom Eames (55/100, inferred): The critic finds it a messy, over-the-top entry that falls short of recent installments but remains entertaining. They praise the spectacular action and stunts, while faulting the disjointed plot and misplaced comedy. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825636/fast-furious-8-review/)
- **Den of Geek**, Don Kaye (2.5/5): Kaye finds the film perfunctory, with its story and characters stretched thin despite the franchise’s familiar appeal. He praises the cast chemistry and spectacular action, especially the remote-controlled car chase through New York. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-fate-of-the-furious-review/)
- **/Film**, Josh Spiegel (4/10): The review finds the film’s action entertaining but says the family dynamics and character choices strain credibility. It praises the Hobbs and Shaw pairing while faulting the film for wasting Charlize Theron. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/550375/the-fate-of-the-furious-review-the-family-is-running-on-fumes/)
- **Consequence**, Dominick Suzanne-Mayer (35/100, inferred): The critic finds the film entertaining in stretches but overlong, dour, and less cohesive than its predecessors. They praise the cast’s banter and the New York unmanned-car action sequence, while faulting the thin villain and bloated story. [Read](https://consequence.net/2017/04/film-review-the-fate-of-the-furious/)
- **The Wrap**, Alonso Duralde (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the film overlong, convoluted, and implausible, with the series going through the motions. Charlize Theron’s committed villain performance provides a welcome center of gravity, and the Manhattan car sequence has impressive visuals. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/the-fate-of-the-furious-review-vin-diesel-charlize-theron/)

## Details

- **Director:** F. Gary Gray
- **Director:** F. Gary Gray
- **Writer:** Chris Morgan
- **Cinematography:** Stephen F. Windon
- **Editor:** Christian Wagner, Paul Rubell
- **Music:** Brian Tyler
- **Production design:** Bill Brzeski
- **Costume design:** Marlene Stewart
- **Producer:** Vin Diesel, Neal H. Moritz, Michael Fottrell
- **Cast:** Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto; Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw; Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs; Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz; Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce; Ludacris as Tej Parker; Charlize Theron as Cipher; Kurt Russell as Mr. Nobody
- **Runtime:** 2h 16m
- **First release (Germany):** 4 April 2017
- **Genres:** Action, Crime, Thriller
- **Part of:** [Fast & Furious](https://film.one/collections/fast-and-furious.md) · 6 of 9
- **Budget:** $250 million
- **Box office:** $1.24 billion
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVdIiOKBPkg

## Where to watch in Malaysia

- Amazon Prime Video: streaming
- Netflix: streaming
- Apple TV: rent RM 9.90, hd
- Apple TV: buy RM 34.90, sd

*Checked 2026-10-05.*

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## If you liked this

- *The Transporter* (2002): Jason Statham gets more room for precise fighting and dry comedy.
- *Police Story* (1985): For action whose comic timing matters as much as its physical danger.
- *The Italian Job* (1969): A smaller scale, a lighter touch, and cars with proper comic purpose.
- *Unstoppable* (2010): A useful reminder of how much suspense one clear objective can generate.
- *The Good, the Bad, the Weird* (2008), Fi1m 74: For escalating action that remembers to give its competing personalities equal attention. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-good-the-bad-the-weird.md)

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