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Fast & Furious 6
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJustin Lin
Written byChris Morgan
Based onCharacters
by Gary Scott Thompson
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyStephen F. Windon
Edited by
Music byLucas Vidal
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures[3]
Release dates
Running time
130 minutes[4]
CountryUnited States[3]
LanguageEnglish
Budget$160–260 million[5][6]
Box office$788.7 million[7]

Fast & Furious 6 (titled onscreen as Furious 6) is a 2013 American action film directed by Justin Lin and written by Chris Morgan. It is the sequel to Fast Five (2011) and the sixth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto and Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner, alongside Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Sung Kang, Luke Evans, Gina Carano, and John Ortiz. In the film, Dom, Brian and their team are offered pardons for their crimes in exchange for helping DSS agent Luke Hobbs apprehend Owen Shaw (Evans), an ex-British SAS Major, who runs a mercenary organization in which Dom's former lover Letty is also a member.

A sixth film was planned as early as February 2010, prior to the production of Fast Five; this was confirmed in April 2011, after Morgan began writing the screenplay, while the returns of Diesel, Lin, and producer Neal H. Moritz were confirmed that June. Discussions arose filming alongside a potential seventh installment; these were abandoned once principal photography began in July 2012, which lasted until that December, with filming locations including Los Angeles, London, Glasgow, and the Canary Islands. Similarly to its predecessor, Fast & Furious 6 featured mostly practical stuntwork, which required designed specialty vehicles in order to be completed. Brian Tyler, the composer of the previous three installments, did not return due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced with Lucas Vidal.

Fast & Furious 6 premiered at Empire, Leicester Square on May 7, 2013, and was then first released in the United Kingdom on May 17, and in the United States on May 24, by Universal Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics with praise for its direction, cast performances and action sequences. It grossed $788.7 million, making it the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2013, the then-third highest-grossing film distributed by Universal, and the then-highest-grossing film in the franchise. It was followed by Furious 7 in 2015.

Fast and Furious 6 is the last film in the series to be released in Paul Walker's lifetime as he died in a car crash on November 30, 2013, six months after the release of the film.

Plot

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Following their successful heist in Brazil,[a] Dominic Toretto and his crew have fled around the world and are living peacefully: Dom lives with Elena Neves; his sister Mia lives with Brian O'Conner and their son, Jack; Gisele Yashar and Han Lue are together; and Roman Pearce and Tej Parker live in luxury. Meanwhile, DSS agents Luke Hobbs and Riley Hicks investigate the destruction of a Russian military convoy by a crew of mercenaries led by former British SAS operative, Owen Shaw. Hobbs locates Dom and convinces him to help capture Owen by showing him a photo of his supposedly murdered girlfriend, Letty Ortiz, who is working with Owen and his crew. Dom wants to do the job by himself but Hobbs convinces him that the whole "family" is needed. When Dom's crew is all together at their headquarters, Hobbs tells them that Owen is stealing components to create an electromagnetic pulse weapon called "Nightshade", intending to sell it to the highest bidder. Dom and his crew accept the mission in exchange for pardons.

In London, Owen's hideout is found but is revealed to be a distraction while Owen's crew performs a heist at an Interpol building. Owen flees in a custom car, detonating his hideout and disabling most of the police, leaving Dom, Brian, Tej, Roman, Han, Gisele, Hobbs, and Riley to pursue him. Letty arrives to help Owen, shooting Dom without hesitation before escaping. Meanwhile, Owen's investigation into Dom's crew reveals Letty's relationship with Dom, but she is revealed to be suffering from amnesia. Dom's crew learns that Owen is connected to Arturo Braga, a drug lord whom Dom and Brian imprisoned.[b] While Tej purchases several cars from an auction for the mission, Brian returns to Los Angeles as a prisoner to question Braga, who suggests that they may have a traitor in their midst and reveals that Owen helped him build his drug cartel and Letty survived the explosion; Owen took her in after discovering her amnesia.

With help from the FBI, Brian is released from prison and regroups with the team in London. Dom challenges Letty in a street racing competition; afterward, he returns her cross necklace, but she chooses to remain with Owen. After Letty leaves, Owen arrives and offers Dom a chance to walk away, threatening to hurt his family, but Dom refuses. Tej tracks Owen's next attack on a Spanish NATO base. Owen's crew assaults a highway military convoy carrying a computer chip to complete Nightshade. Dom's crew interferes while Owen, accompanied by Letty, commandeers a tank. Brian and Roman flip the tank before it causes further damage, resulting in Letty being thrown from the vehicle as Dom saves her. Owen and his crew are captured, but discover Mia has been kidnapped by Owen's henchmen Vegh and Klaus. Hobbs is forced to release Owen, and Riley leaves with him after betraying Dom's crew; Letty chooses to remain with Dom.

Owen's group boards a moving Antonov An-124 as Dom's crew gives chase. Dom, Letty, and Brian board the craft; Brian rescues Mia and escapes. The plane attempts to take off but is held down by excess weight as the rest of the team tether the plane to their vehicles. Gisele falls off the plane to kill Owen's henchman Adolfson, saving Han. Letty kills Riley and escapes with Hobbs to safety, while Dom pursues Owen and the computer chip. As the plane crashes, Owen is thrown from it and seriously injured, and Dom drives a Charger out of the exploding plane. Dom reunites with his crew and gives the chip to Hobbs to secure their pardons. Dom and the others return to his old family home in Los Angeles. Hobbs and Elena, now working together, arrive to confirm the crew's freedom; Elena accepts that Dom loves Letty as the group prepares to say grace.

In a mid-credits scene, Han is involved in a car chase in Tokyo when he is suddenly broadsided by an oncoming Mercedes-Benz W140.[c] The driver[d] walks away after leaving Letty's cross necklace by the crash, and calls Dom, saying: "You don't know me, but you're about to", as Han's car explodes.

Cast

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Main article: List of Fast & Furious characters
  • Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto: A former criminal, and professional street racer who has retired after their successful heist of $100 million with his crew in Brazil and is now staying with Elena.
  • Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner: A former LAPD police officer and FBI agent turned criminal who has retired and settled down with his girlfriend, Mia, and their son, Jack.
  • Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs: A DSS agent who allies with Dom following his last encounter with Dom and his team in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz: Dom's girlfriend who has suffered from amnesia and was presumed dead in Fast & Furious (2009) following an undercover assignment as Brian's informant.
  • Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto: Dom's sister, a former member of his team, and Brian's girlfriend and mother of his child.
  • Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce: A former criminal from Barstow and Brian's childhood friend, as well as a member of Dom's team.
  • Ludacris (credited as Chris "Ludacris" Bridges) as Tej Parker: An ex-street racer and mechanic, as well as Brian and Roman's friend who was introduced in Miami, also a member of Dom's team.
  • Sung Kang as Han Seoul-Oh, pseudonym of Han Lue: A professional street racer and Dom's former business partner in the Dominican Republic, also a member of his team. He is in a relationship with Gisele.[e]
  • Gal Gadot as Gisele Yashar: A former Mossad agent who previously worked as a liaison for Braga and aided Dom and Brian in capturing him by revealing his hideout in Mexico. She has since become one of the members on Dom's team. She is in a relationship with Han.
  • Luke Evans as Owen Shaw: A former British SAS major who leads a group of skilled mercenaries to steal high-tech devices worth billions on the black market. He hijacks a military convoy, which brings him into conflict with Dom.
  • Gina Carano as Riley Hicks: A DSS agent who is Hobbs's partner in his attempts to take down Shaw.
  • Elsa Pataky as Elena Neves: A former Rio police officer who is in a relationship with Dom.

In addition, John Ortiz and Shea Whigham reprise their respective roles as Arturo Braga and Agent Michael Stasiak from Fast & Furious. Laz Alonso also makes an uncredited cameo in a flashback as Fenix Calderon, who was killed in Fast & Furious. Shaw's team members are played by Clara Paget as Vegh, Kim Kold as Klaus, Joe Taslim as Jah, David Ajala as Ivory, Samuel Stewart as Denlinger, Thure Lindhardt as Firuz, and Benjamin Davies as Adolfson. Jason Statham has an uncredited cameo as Deckard Shaw in the mid-credits scene ahead of Furious 7 (2015),[8] as does singer Rita Ora playing a race starter in London.[10]

Production

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Development

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In February 2010, Diesel confirmed that production of Fast Five (2011) was commencing and also announced that a sixth installment was being planned.[11] In January 2011, producer Neal H. Moritz said more:[12]

In Vin's and my mind we already know what the sixth movie is, we've already been talking about it. Vin and I have had numerous conversations about what that might be. And we're starting to get serious about it right now. We just finished [Fast Five] like 4 or 5 weeks ago and we just needed a break, and now we're gonna start focusing on that.

In April 2011 it was confirmed that Chris Morgan had already begun work on a script for a potential sixth film at the behest of Universal Studios.[13] It was also confirmed that Universal intended to transform the series from street-racing action into a series of heist films with car chases in the vein of The Italian Job (1969) and The French Connection (1971), with Fast Five as the transitional movie.[13] Universal chairman Adam Fogelson said:[13]

The question putting Fast Five and Fast Six together for us was: Can we take it out of being a pure car culture movie and into being a true action franchise in the spirit of those great heist films made 10 or 15 years ago?

Fogelson said that the racing aspect had put a "ceiling" on the number of people willing to see films in the series, and that, by turning it into a series where car driving ability is just one aspect of the film, he hoped to increase the series' audience.[13] On Johnson's character, Fogelson added "[Johnson] also wants to appear in and be integral to the action in Fast Six."[13]

On June 24, 2011, Universal Pictures announced that the anticipated sequel was scheduled for release on May 24, 2013.[14] Moritz and Diesel returned as producers and Lin returned to direct.[14] In an interview with Boxoffice, Lin revealed that he had, after discussions with Diesel, storyboarded, previsualized and edited a twelve-minute finale for Fast Six before filming was completed on Fast Five. Lin said he shot the footage as he was unsure at the time if there would be a sequel or if he would be able to direct it, but he wanted to have input on how any sequel would end.[15] On October 21, 2011, the Los Angeles Times reported that Universal was considering filming two sequels—Fast Six and Fast Seven—back to back with a single story running through both films; both written by Morgan and directed by Lin.[16] On December 20, 2011, Diesel stated that Fast Six would be split into two parts, with writing for the two films occurring simultaneously. On the decision, Diesel said:[17]

We have to pay off this story, we have to service all of these character relationships, and when we started mapping all that out it just went beyond 110 pages ... The studio said, 'You can't fit all that story in one damn movie!'[17]

On April 23, 2012, it was announced that mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano was in negotiations to play a member of Hobbs's team.[18] On May 1, 2012, Michelle Rodriguez was confirmed to be reprising her role as Letty Ortiz,[19] and it was announced that Welsh actor Luke Evans had been offered a role as a villain.[20] Evans was confirmed to join the cast on May 9, 2012, portraying the leader of a heist gang.[21] Jason Statham was offered a villain role in the film, but he declined as he felt it wasn't right for him.[22] On July 27, 2012, Joe Taslim was confirmed to appear as a villain, Jah.[23] On February 15, 2012, Johnson confirmed that Fast Six would begin filming in May 2012, with some of the production to take place in the United Kingdom and Germany. Johnson stated that the two intended sequels would no longer be filmed simultaneously because of weather issues in filming locations, and that production on Fast Seven would only begin after the completion of Fast Six.[24] However, filming did not officially begin until July 30, 2012.[25] In February 2013, it was confirmed that the film would be titled Fast & Furious 6.[26]

Principal photography

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Filming began on July 30, 2012, in London, England,[25][27][28] and Shepperton Studios in Surrey.[29] While Fast & Furious 6 became only the third production to be allowed to film in Piccadilly Circus (a scene involving Diesel and Rodriguez drag racing), Lin was unable to obtain permission to shoot an elaborate action sequence there involving an exploding oil tanker, and so a replica of the landmark was built at Shepperton.[30][31] The production were given only two minutes every hour to shut down the area for filming.[32] Stunt and car chase scenes began filming on location in Glasgow, Scotland on August 29, 2012, and were scheduled to conclude on September 16, 2012. The shoot took place entirely at night and involved approximately 250 crew, but none of the central cast. Sets were built on site for the scenes including a large car showroom.[33][34] Filming was scheduled to take place at the former Royal Air Force base RAF Bentwaters in late August 2012 until early September 2012.[35]

Shooting also occurred on Spain's Canary Islands including the island of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Filming had been intended to take place in Marseille, France, but was relocated to the islands to take advantage of a larger tax rebate (38%) that was estimated to lower filming costs by $20 million.[36]

On October 11, 2012, Walker suffered an ACL injury during a stunt, forcing the production to film around his scenes until he recovered.[37] A scene involving a plane crash began filming at the former RAF station RAF Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, on October 30, 2012, and was scheduled to conclude on November 9.[38] Filming for a car chase scene took place on Dale Street in Liverpool City Centre, and also the Queensway Tunnel over four days in November 2012.[32][39][40] Two days of filming were spent at HM Treasury's Government Offices Great George Street, which served as a nightclub.[41]

The final phase of filming took place in Echo Park, Los Angeles, beginning on December 1, 2012. The shoot returned the series to the filming location of the original The Fast and the Furious (2001), and required the garage setting of that film to be rebuilt by carpenters.[42] By December 17, 2012, it was reported that filming had concluded.[43] Post-production was heavily condensed; by March 2013, Lin was attempting to complete approximately 18 months' worth of post-production in a 12-week period. Lin was aided by five film editors; specialist teams focused on visual effects and color timing, and sound mixers that required two movie-theater-sized stages alone.[31]

Stunts

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For Owen Shaw's Flip Car, Lin tasked the film's vehicle designer with developing a car capable of driving head first into moving vehicles and flipping them into the air. McCarthy and his team designed a fully functional, low to the ground, formula racing car with a ramp on its front that allowed it to catapult other cars into the air while keeping the Flip Car driver safe.[44][45]

For Rodriguez's and Carano's fight in the London Underground, producers refused to let the pair attempt a stunt where their characters battle over a stair rail and fall down a stairwell, fearing a serious injury would derail filming; stunt women performed the practical stunt. Morgan's scripted rendition of the fight was described as a catfight on steroids, but Rodriguez provided input to turn it into more of a street fight. Rodriguez said: "Originally in the script, it was a lot more 'Terminator'-esque—too far-fetched to be believed... Things just happened so quick and then I'm on top? Justin and I had to bust our booties to get it more realistic. I was like, 'This [woman] needs to kick my ass!'" Rodriguez and Carano rehearsed their fight choreography over two months, with trained fighter Carano undergoing extra practice to ensure her strikes looked credible without hitting hard enough to harm Rodriguez.[46] Under the direction of fight choreographer Olivier Schneider, the fight was designed to be brutal but realistic, representing Carano's "cop with fight training" and Rodriguez's street fighting.[47]

The parkade explosion Shaw lures Dom's team into combined on-set pillars that could be detonated alongside dust mines which could be used as a reference for the digital artists to create the appearance of the structure sinking into itself.[48] A scene involving Evans' character commandeering a tank was originally intended to use CGI to portray the vehicle crushing cars along a Spanish highway, but the final scene used practical effects as the tank really ran over approximately 250 cars during filming.[31] The scene was shot over a three-mile stretch of highway in Tenerife lined with holiday resorts that had to be digitally removed to create a desolate appearance. The segment's finale that sees Roman leap to a nearby car and the tank flip was created digitally.[48]

The scene featuring Diesel smashing his car through the nose of a Soviet-era cargo aircraft during takeoff was conceived by Lin while producing Fast & Furious in 2009. At the time, the stunt was too expensive to film and did not fit into that film's story, but Lin commissioned digital pre-visualization artists to develop a mock-up of the idea. He attempted to revive the concept for Fast Five but the technology available proved insufficient and it still did not organically fit into the story.[31] Filming the climactic scene practically was considered unfeasible as it involved throwing tanks through the air and having cars race alongside the moving aeroplane at 100 miles per hour. Lin opted to build various plane sets instead: a thirty foot high, seventy five foot long, fifty foot wide replica of the fuselage complete with wheels; the tail of the plane with a ramp allowing the cars to drive in and out; and a full scale build of the central fuselage, with wings, engines and the nose, that could be set on fire. For Dom's car to explode through the plane's nose, a Dodge Charger was placed on a pneumatic cannon mounted inside a ramp which was then towed by a 4×4 truck, all concealed behind the plane's nose replica. This was then clad in material soaked in flammable materials. The cannon fired the Charger through the nose as the material is ignited for the practical effect. The stunt driver had a burning 40-ton plane rig chasing them down the runway afterwards. The scene involved more than 200 crew members, and over 350 visual effects (VFX) artists at VFX studio Double Negative to complete. A typical shot of the craft's destruction could take over 100 man-days to complete. The VFX team combined the filmed explosions and smoke with digital augmentations to place the plane into the scene.[48] Calculations suggest that the runway must be at least 18.37 miles (29.56 km) long for the sequence to take place, with estimates up to 28.83 miles (46.40 km). The longest paved runway at the time was Qamdo Bamda Airport at 3.42 miles (5.50 km).[49][50][51]

Music

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Main article: Fast & Furious 6 (soundtrack)

Lucas Vidal composed the musical score for Fast & Furious 6.[52] In addition to Vidal's score, tracks by composer Brian Tyler from the franchise's previous installments are also featured in the film.[53] A soundtrack album to the film was released by Def Jam Recordings on May 21, 2013. It features many electronic and hip hop tracks, including songs by Deadmau5, Ludacris (who played Tej Parker), and many others.[54]

Marketing

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The Fast & Furious series marketing attempted to cultivate an online fan base which was also considered to have helped promote the film; the filmmakers responded to fan interaction, conducted an online poll to decide the title of Fast & Furious 6, brought back the character of Letty Ortiz based on fan feedback and encouraged fans to document the film's production with unofficial photos. Universal marketing co-president Michael Moses said: "We're trying to remove the studio filter as much as possible, which is a little scary because you're ceding control... But it makes for more authentic and organic interaction with fans."[55][56] A 15-piece clothing line was also produced in partnership with Guess, including T-shirts, jackets, caps, and watches.[57]

Continuing their partnership from Fast Five, the Facebook game Car Town by Cie Games and the theater chain Regal Entertainment Group (REG) collaborated with Universal in a cross-media marketing promotion. Car Town allowed players to view the trailer for the film in an REG-branded, in-game drive-in theater. The game also featured missions and locations based on the plot of the film, and allowed players to join forces with Fast & Furious 6 characters. REG offered players of Car Town the ability to purchase tickets in-game via Fandango for films at REG theaters. By buying these tickets in-game, players were given promotional codes which in turn allowed them to unlock a virtual 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8.[58]

Release

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The premiere of Fast & Furious 6 took place on May 7, 2013, at the Empire, Leicester Square in London.[59] The film was released in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2013, with the North American release on May 24.[60][61][62] It was titled onscreen as Furious 6.[63]

Home media

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Fast & Furious 6 DVD was released in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2013, and in Australia on October 3, 2013. In other countries Fast & Furious 6 DVD release has been confirmed for December 10, 2013.[64] FX purchased the rights to air the movie on its network in 2015.[65] Following Walker's death on November 30, 2013, Universal announced that a portion of the profits from the film's North American sales would be donated to Walker's charity Reach Out WorldWide.[66] Various extended editions exist.[67][68]

Reception

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Box office

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Fast & Furious 6 earned $239 million in North America and $550 million elsewhere for a worldwide total of $789 million.[7] Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $131.5 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues, making it the sixth-most-profitable release of 2013.[6] Worldwide, it is the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2013[69][70] and the fourth-highest-grossing Universal film.[71] On the weekend of June 14–16, 2013, it became the highest-grossing film in the Fast & Furious franchise worldwide,[72][73] until it was surpassed by Furious 7 and The Fate of the Furious (2017).

Outside North America, it is the highest-grossing film in the Fast & Furious franchise,[74] the second-highest-grossing Universal film,[71] and the second-highest-grossing film of 2013.[75] In the United Kingdom, the film took $4.4 million during its opening day from 462 screens, the biggest opening day for both Fast and Furious franchise and Universal in that market, the second-highest opening of 2013 behind Iron Man 3 ($4.7 million), and the number 1 film of the day with 54% of the market.[62] It finished as the number-one film of the weekend, taking a total of $13.8 million; this figure made it the biggest opening for the franchise, Universal, a Vin Diesel or Dwayne Johnson film, and the second-biggest opening of 2013 again behind Iron Man 3 ($17.6 million).[76] The film opened in fifty-nine territories the following weekend alongside the North American opening, placing as the number-one film in each and earning $160.3 million; it set opening-weekend records in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East, and Argentina[77] (the latter was first surpassed by Monsters University (2013)).[78] In China, the Fast & Furious 6 opened to $6.9 million, making it Universal's highest-grossing film in the territory. It earned its 66th number-one opening, earning $23.6 million during its opening weekend, $3 million of which came from IMAX screenings.[79][80]

In North America, Fast & Furious 6 debuted simultaneously with the comedy The Hangover Part III (2013) and the animated feature Epic (2013). It opened for midnight showings on May 23, 2013, in 2,409 theaters. It took $6.5 million, nearly doubling Fast Five's midnight gross ($3.8 million) which faced less direct competition. On its opening day, Fast & Furious 6 earned $38.7 million (including midnight earnings) from 3,659 theaters.[81][82] The film finished the 4-day Memorial Day weekend in first place, taking $117.0 million, which was the fourth-highest 4-day Memorial Day opening behind Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).[83] The audience was diverse, with Latinos representing 32%, women 49%, and 57% over the age of 25.[84]

Critical response

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On Rotten Tomatoes, Fast & Furious 6 holds an approval rating of 71% with an average rating of 6.2/10, based on 214 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "With high-octane humor and terrific action scenes, Fast & Furious 6 builds upon the winning blockbuster formula that made Fast 5 a critical and commercial success."[85] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 39 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[86] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.[82]

Fast & Furious 6 was generally considered to effectively mix absurd action scenes and outrageous stunts with a predictable but enjoyable plot and character dialog.[87][88][89] IGN's Jim Vejvoda said that the film is a crowd pleaser whose fun moments outweighed failed attempts at humor and unintentionally comical dialog.[90] Other reviewers highlighted the likable cast,[91] ludicrous action, playful approach to the plot,[92] and ability to immerse the audience in the high speed chases and conflict between the two opposing gangs.[87] Digital Spy's Ben Rawson-Jones said the tone successfully mixed self-conscious spectacle with the central characters' teamwork, bonding and familial spirit.[87] Conversely, Slant Magazine's Chris Cabin said the film was smug, cynical and insubstantial that delivered overly sentimental drama and forced comedy that seemed unaware "of how dumb the material is".[93] The Daily Telegraph's Tim Robey labeled the film as slow-witted with a random and generic plot,[94] and Time Out London's Derek Adams said the film featured puerile dialog, daft performances and flat comic repartee.[93][95] IndieWire said that the film forsakes realistic set-pieces (comparing it to The Avengers (2012)), which undermined any attempts at creating tension.[96]

Empire's Owen Williams noted that Fast & Furious 6 lacked the same surprise as Fast Five without Johnson's antagonist Hobbs, and suggested that the large cast of returning characters had made Evans' Owen Shaw unable to make an impression as the new villain.[88] Scenes of dialog and character progression were criticized as slow,[94] and laughably bad.[91] Evans' Owen Shaw was repeatedly singled out as a refreshing and charismatic addition to the cast, though others described the character as generic and dull.[91][87][94][97]

Lin's direction of the action set-pieces was described as lavish and exquisite.[87][94] The cinematography received a mixed response. Variety's Scott Foundas appreciated the attention to spatial geography and complicated, single, continuous shots which were compared to the best of James Bond and Mission: Impossible films, and Rawson-Jones said that the nocturnal races in London made excellent use of the environment.[87][98] The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy considered that the action scenes were cut too fast, failed to provide a sense of speed for the vehicles and were mired by poor angles and nocturnal settings that obscured the view.[97] View London's Matthew Turner considered that the action lacked imagination, with the London-based segments amounting to little more than a geographically inaccurate race past landmarks.[91]

In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter listed Fast & Furious 6 as having the best stunts of 2013.[99]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient Result
2013
Golden Trailer Awards[100] Best Action TV Spot Breathe (Super Bowl Trailer) Won
Best Summer Blockbuster 2013 TV Spot Breathe (Super Bowl Trailer)
Summer 2013 Blockbuster Trailer Nominated
Best Sound Editing
Best Teaser Poster
Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer Movie: Action/Adventure Won
Choice Summer Movie Star: Male Dwayne Johnson Nominated
Choice Summer Movie Star: Female Michelle Rodriguez
Choice Movie: Chemistry Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, & Paul Walker
Hollywood Film Festival Best Film
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award Best Stunts Won
2014
People's Choice Awards Favorite Movie Nominated
Favorite Action Movie
Favorite Action Movie Star Vin Diesel
IGN's Best of 2013 Movie Awards[101] Best Action Movie Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture Nominated
Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards[102][103] Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects & Foley in a Feature Film Peter Brown Nominated
MTV Movie Awards[104] Best On-Screen Duo Vin Diesel & Paul Walker Won
Saturn Award Best Action or Adventure Film Won
Best Editing Christian Wagner, Kelly Matsumoto and Dylan Highsmith Nominated
Premios Juventud Best Picture Won

Video games

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A cooperative racing video game, titled Fast & Furious: Showdown, was released on May 21, 2013. Developed by Firebrand Games and published by Activision for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Nintendo 3DS, the game's story ties into the events in Fast & Furious 6, including bridging the events between the story of the film and those of its predecessor Fast Five, as well as the story of other films in the franchise.[105][106][107] It is a Grand Theft Auto-style action game and received mainly negative reviews. A mobile game, Fast & Furious 6: The Game, was developed by Exploding Barrel Games and published by studio Kabam. It was released on May 16, 2013, for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android devices.[108] The story of Fast & Furious 6: The Game runs parallel to that of Fast & Furious 6, allowing players to race and customize vehicles alongside characters from the film.[109]

Sequel

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Further information: Furious 7

Furious 7 features the final film performance of Walker, who died in a car crash in November 2013. During the film's production, Walker's character arc was reworked as "retired", and his brothers Caleb and Cody were hired as stand-ins to recreate Walker's likeness using CGI. This effort made Furious 7 the "most critically and commercially successful film in the [Fast & Furious] franchise".[110][111][112] It was followed by The Fate of the Furious (2017), serving as the start of a next trilogy of films that includes F9 (2021) and Fast X (2023).[113] An eleventh and final mainline film, Fast Forever (2028), is in production.[114]

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Fast & Furious 6 is a 2013 American action thriller film directed by Justin Lin from a screenplay by Chris Morgan. It serves as the sixth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, following the events of Fast Five, and features an ensemble cast led by Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner, Dwayne Johnson as Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs, Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Tej Parker, and Luke Evans as the villainous Owen Shaw. The story centers on Toretto and his crew, who relocate to the United States after a heist in Brazil and are approached by Hobbs for assistance in stopping Shaw's international criminal syndicate in exchange for full pardons; complications arise when they learn that Letty, Toretto's presumed deceased lover, is alive and working with Shaw. The film was produced by in association with , , and One Race Films, with a of $160 million. took place from July 2012 to December 2012, primarily in the —including and —Spain's , and the , emphasizing high-speed chases and vehicular stunts on diverse terrains. Released theatrically on May 24, 2013, in the United States, Fast & Furious 6 became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, earning $238.7 million domestically and $550 million internationally for a worldwide total of $788.7 million. Critically, the film holds a 71% approval rating on based on 208 reviews, with praise for its adrenaline-fueled action sequences, humor, and character dynamics, though some noted its formulaic plot. It received several accolades, including the Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure Film, an Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo (Diesel and Walker), and a Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer Movie. The success of Fast & Furious 6 propelled the franchise forward, leading to further sequels and establishing it as one of Hollywood's most enduring action series.

Synopsis

Plot

Following their successful $100 million heist in Rio de Janeiro depicted in the previous film, and his crew have retired to a peaceful life in the , where and Mia Toretto raise their newborn son, Jack. agent Luke Hobbs approaches Toretto with evidence of an international criminal led by Owen Shaw, a former British special forces soldier turned , whose team uses high-tech vehicles—including specialized "flip cars" designed to disable police pursuits—to execute daring heists across Europe, such as robbing a military convoy in . In exchange for full pardons allowing them to return home, Hobbs convinces Toretto and his team to join the mission in . Relocating to London, the crew—including Roman Pearce, Tej Parker, Han Seoul-Oh, Gisele Yashar, and new recruit Luke Hobbs—tracks Shaw's operations and engages in an intense highway chase in London, where Shaw's flip cars wreak havoc by causing multi-vehicle pileups to cover their escapes. During the pursuit, Toretto discovers that Letty Ortiz, his girlfriend presumed killed in a car explosion during the events of Fast & Furious (2009), is alive and serving as Shaw's second-in-command, suffering from amnesia resulting from the crash. This revelation fuels Toretto's personal obsession to rescue her, while O'Conner faces internal conflict over leaving his family behind for the high-risk operation, highlighting his evolution from undercover cop to devoted family man. Meanwhile, Riley Hicks, a DSS agent and Hobbs's trusted partner, joins the team but harbors secret loyalties to Shaw. The mission escalates with a brutal pursuit on a remote Spanish highway, where Shaw deploys a to eliminate witnesses and secure a computer chip capable of disabling an entire city's as part of building the "Nightshade" device for their criminal operations. Infiltrating Shaw's hideout, the crew uncovers the full scheme, leading to Hicks's as a working for Shaw. The climax unfolds on a massive abandoned in , where Toretto's team battles Shaw's drivers amid a chaotic assault by a gigantic cargo plane attempting takeoff with the chip aboard; in the ensuing destruction, the plane crashes, Shaw is critically injured and ejected, and Letty regains her memories after Toretto saves her life. With Shaw defeated, the crew earns their pardons and reunites as a , though a reveals Shaw's brother, Deckard, seeking revenge, and another depicts the car crash that kills Han Seoul-Oh, foreshadowing future conflicts.

Cast

The principal cast of Fast & Furious 6 consists of an ensemble of returning franchise regulars and new performers, emphasizing the series' focus on a tight-knit dynamic. With over 80 credited in total, the film highlights more than 20 key roles that drive its high-octane narrative. stars as , the charismatic leader of the outlaw . portrays , a former undercover cop who has fully embraced life as an outlaw alongside the team. plays Luke Hobbs, a tough agent who forms an uneasy alliance with Toretto's group. appears as Mia Toretto, Dominic's sister and Brian's devoted partner. returns as Letty Ortiz, Dominic's presumed-dead girlfriend whose reappearance adds emotional depth to the story. Tyrese Gibson reprises his role as Roman Pearce, the crew's comic relief and longtime friend of Brian. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges plays Tej Parker, the team's tech-savvy specialist handling gadgets and vehicles. Gal Gadot embodies Gisele Yashar, a skilled intelligence operative and driver within the crew. Sung Kang returns as Han Seoul-Oh, the laid-back drift racer and loyal crew member. Lucas Black makes a cameo as Sean Boswell, the young racer from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. In supporting roles, plays the antagonist Owen Shaw, a cunning mastermind leading a rival criminal . portrays Riley Hicks, Shaw's elite enforcer with ties to the military. appears as Elena Neves, Hobbs' trusted partner in the DSS. plays Vegh, a fierce driver in Shaw's team. provides a cameo as Deckard Shaw in the . The ensemble underscores the franchise's tradition of diverse, multicultural representation, with many actors reprising roles from earlier entries to maintain continuity.

Production

Development

Following the commercial success of , which grossed $626 million worldwide, greenlit a in , marking the studio's continued in the franchise's shift toward high-stakes heist action. The project was formally announced in April 2011, with a planned release date of May 24, 2013. Director , who had helmed the previous two installments, signed a two-year production deal with Universal shortly after 's release, confirming his return for what would be his third consecutive film in the series. The screenplay was penned by franchise veteran Chris Morgan, building on characters created by , with significant revisions incorporating input from star and producer to deepen the narrative's emphasis on themes of loyalty and camaraderie. Key creative decisions expanded the scope to international heists involving advanced military technology, such as flip cars and a massive tank pursuit, which contributed to the film's escalated budget of $160 million. A pivotal plot element was the of Letty Ortiz, originally killed off in the fourth film; this choice stemmed from strong fan demand, including petitions and tribute videos, alongside Michelle Rodriguez's availability to reprise the role. To enhance franchise connectivity, the story integrated characters from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, including , bridging earlier standalone entries with the main storyline. Pre-production ramped up by early 2012, with Lin's involvement solidified that February, and advanced preparations, including in , commencing in July ahead of . Development challenges included managing the growing —now featuring returning stars like Diesel and —while maintaining narrative cohesion, a task influenced by Diesel's oversight in reinforcing the "family" motif central to the series' identity.

Principal photography

Principal photography for Fast & Furious 6 began on July 30, 2012, at in , , where interior scenes were primarily filmed. The production spanned approximately five months, with exterior shooting occurring across multiple international sites before wrapping in December 2012 with reshoots in . Key locations included the in , particularly , for the film's opening sequences; in for several chase scenes; and in , where portions of the London chase were captured to double for the capital. Additional work took place in , including , to complete returning sequences from earlier franchise entries. The film was captured using a combination of ARRI Alexa Plus digital cameras and LT and ST 35mm film cameras, equipped with Zeiss Ultra Prime and Angenieux Optimo lenses. Cinematographer aimed for a dynamic visual style to support the high-speed action, with the footage digitally re-mastered via DMR technology for an international release. Practical effects were heavily utilized in car sequences to maintain authenticity, minimizing reliance on CGI for and crashes where possible, though digital enhancements were applied for complex integrations like environmental extensions. Logistical challenges arose from managing a exceeding 300 members and over 250 vehicles across diverse terrains and weather conditions, particularly during shoots in the and . Reshoots in were scheduled to accommodate Paul Walker's commitments to his concurrent project Hours, extending post-production timelines slightly. Director focused on integrating character-driven moments amid the action, using downtime between setups to capture emotional beats that advanced the ensemble's relationships and personal arcs.

Stunts

The stunts in Fast & Furious 6 were coordinated by stunt coordinator Spiro Razatos, emphasizing practical effects to achieve high levels of realism in the film's action sequences. Razatos oversaw the integration of real vehicles and , with used sparingly for enhancements rather than primary creation. A pivotal sequence was the 12-minute opening chase on a Spanish highway, featuring flipping cars pursued by a WDI mini-tank, which set the tone for the film's vehicular mayhem. This scene involved modified vehicles like a 1970 Ford Escort Mark 1, flipped and tossed 70 feet over a freeway divider with a live driver aboard, requiring precise for safety and repeatability. The production destroyed over 300 cars across sequences, including 10 Dodge Chargers modified for high-speed flips and impacts, sourced and tuned by vehicle coordinator Dennis McCarthy. The rampage on Spain's N-340 highway escalated the scale, with a faux on a heavy-duty crushing vehicles amid and explosions filmed over three days. This practical utilized a 5 km stretch of motorway in Tenerife's , incorporating real cars pulverized under the and a bridge explosion with styrofoam rubble for controlled debris. Over 100 vehicles were destroyed in this sequence alone, supported by 80 drivers, including rally expert Mark Higgins, who handled high-risk maneuvers without prior testing. The climactic plane crash finale unfolded on a 1,200-foot artificial runway constructed at Airfield, , involving more than 250 performers and 8-foot scale models of the cargo plane for dynamic crashes. Practical elements included a 75-foot section, 100-foot ramp, and 1:1 scale nose and wings at a nearby RAF base in , , where vehicles were tethered to simulate high-speed pursuits. McCarthy's team invented the Flip Car for this scene—a custom vehicle with a 430-hp LS3 , four-wheel hydraulic , and a ramp—capable of performing 360° rolls to flip pursuing cars at 30 mph. Seven such Flip Cars were built, prioritizing durability for repeated impacts. Innovations included the film's largest ever constructed for a production, blending practical with minimal CGI from vendors like , which added fire, smoke, and debris extensions without replacing core action. Actors such as underwent training on driving rigs and multidirectional gimbals to perform convincingly in green-screen setups, ensuring seamless integration with footage. Safety protocols were rigorous, with no major injuries reported across the production despite the involvement of 350 personnel; extensive rehearsals, expert oversight, and vehicle modifications like reinforced frames minimized risks.

Music

The musical score for Fast & Furious 6 was composed by , marking his debut on a major studio blockbuster after , the franchise's previous composer, was unavailable due to commitments on and Thor: The Dark World.<grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 54 </grok:render> 's score blends orchestral elements with electronic hybrid textures to heighten the film's high-octane tension, recorded at and Air Studios in .<grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 79 </grok:render> At 28 years old, Vidal became the youngest composer to score a film with a budget exceeding $100 million.<grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 91 </grok:render> The original motion picture soundtrack, released digitally on May 17, 2013, and on CD May 21, 2013, by Def Jam Records, features 14 tracks of hip-hop and urban contemporary music curated to complement the film's street-racing and heist sequences.<grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 67 </grok:render><grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 69 </grok:render><grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 71 </grok:render> The lead single, "We Own It (Fast & Furious)" by 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa, serves as an anthemic opener and closer, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after its May 7, 2013, debut.<grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 58 </grok:render><grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 60 </grok:render> Other notable contributions include "Ball" by T.I. featuring Lil Wayne, "Con Locura" by Jiggy Drama featuring Sua, "HK Superstar" by MC Jin featuring J. Holiday, and "Bandoleros" by Don Omar featuring Tego Calderón and Daddy Yankee, emphasizing the series' multicultural energy.<grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 1 </grok:render><grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 3 </grok:render> In the film, hip-hop tracks like "We Own It" underscore street-level crew dynamics and high-speed chases, while Vidal's score drives the intensity of elaborate action set pieces, such as the pursuit, integrating rhythmic percussion and swelling strings for propulsion.<grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 3 </grok:render><grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 56 </grok:render><grok:render type="render_inline_citation"> 81 </grok:render> This dual approach maintains the franchise's signature fusion of urban beats and cinematic orchestration, enhancing thematic elements of family loyalty and adrenaline-fueled unity without overshadowing the narrative.

Marketing and distribution

Promotion

Universal Pictures launched an extensive promotional campaign for Fast & Furious 6, focusing on the film's adrenaline-fueled stunts and the recurring "family" motif that unites the . The campaign highlighted the spectacle of returning characters, including as and as [Brian O'Conner](/page/Brian O'Conner), to leverage fan loyalty from prior installments. Trailers emphasized high-speed chases and international settings, building anticipation through targeted media placements. A key element was the debut of the first official trailer during the broadcast in February 2013, which reached over 100 million viewers and showcased explosive action sequences to maximize visibility. Additional trailers and teasers followed online, with cast members like Diesel and actively sharing content on their platforms to engage the franchise's dedicated . This digital push included viral clips of behind-the-scenes stunts, amplifying hype through user-generated buzz. Tie-in partnerships extended the campaign's reach, notably with Dodge and SRT brands, which provided vehicles for the film and co-developed activations featuring Chargers and Challengers in promotional materials. Mattel’s line released a series of die-cast models replicating iconic cars from the movie, such as the flipped , to target younger audiences and collectors. promotions and apparel collaborations, including Guess clothing lines inspired by the film's style, further integrated brand extensions into the hype. Media events centered on global press junkets, with a major one held in ahead of the European premiere, where the cast conducted interviews aboard the London Eye and double-decker buses to emphasize the film's adventurous spirit. Coverage spotlighted Walker's chemistry with Diesel and the ensemble's camaraderie, underscoring the "family" narrative. These appearances generated widespread media coverage, including features on the cast's preparation for intense action scenes. The digital strategy incorporated app-based integrations, such as the companion mobile game Fast & Furious 6: The Game developed by , which allowed players to race vehicles from the film and unlocked exclusive content tied to the movie's release. Social media teasers and contests encouraged fan participation, fostering a and driving pre-release engagement across platforms.

Release

Fast & Furious 6 had its on May 7, 2013, at the cinema in , . The film opened theatrically in the on May 17, 2013, followed by its North American debut on May 24, 2013, strategically timed to align with the weekend holiday. handled worldwide distribution, implementing a staggered international rollout that began in with the release and expanded to and other regions in late May 2013. The movie was presented in select theaters internationally starting May 22, 2013, enhancing its high-octane action sequences for premium large-format screens. It debuted in 3,658 theaters across the , contributing to its broad initial exhibition in over 60 countries. Ahead of its U.S. launch, projections estimated a North American opening weekend haul of around $115 million, reflecting strong pre-release buzz from promotional trailers. The film's debut ultimately set multiple records, including the highest-grossing weekend opening to date and the largest three-day start for a PG-13-rated at the time.

Home media

Fast & Furious 6 was released on digital download on November 19, 2013, followed by DVD and Blu-ray on December 10, 2013, and a 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 28, 2017. The home media offerings included a single-disc DVD edition containing the theatrical cut, while the two-disc Blu-ray featured an extended edition running approximately 131 minutes compared to the 130-minute theatrical version, incorporating additional action sequences and alternate takes. Special features on the Blu-ray encompassed documentaries such as "The Making of Fast & Furious 6," deleted scenes totaling about two minutes, and a gag reel highlighting on-set bloopers. In terms of sales performance, the film sold over 5 million units in the United States alone, generating more than $100 million in , and topped the national sales charts for three consecutive weeks in late 2013. Worldwide unit sales exceeded this figure, contributing significantly to Universal's home entertainment portfolio. Digitally, the film was available for exclusive purchase and rental on platforms like and Amazon Video starting in November 2013, with subsequent streaming rotations on services such as Peacock and beginning in the years following its initial release. As of November 2025, it is available to stream on Peacock and ad-supported networks like TNT, TBS, and in the United States, and for rent or purchase on and Apple TV.

Reception

Box office

Fast & Furious 6 grossed $788.7 million worldwide against a of $160 million, with total costs (including and distribution) estimated at approximately $365 million after incentives, marking a significant financial success for . Of this total, $238.7 million came from , while international markets contributed $550 million, highlighting the film's strong global appeal. The costs were recouped rapidly through its theatrical earnings. The film achieved a robust opening, earning $97.4 million domestically over its three-day weekend debut in , which set a record for the highest-grossing PG-13 opening on that holiday. Including the four-day holiday period, domestic earnings reached $117 million, while international openings added $158 million for a global debut of $275 million. At the time of its release, Fast & Furious 6 became the highest-grossing installment in the franchise, surpassing previous entries and topping charts in more than 50 countries. Key international markets drove substantial revenue, with delivering a $23.6 million opening weekend—Universal's largest debut in that territory at the time—and ultimately contributing $66.5 million overall. In the , the film earned $38.3 million in total, benefiting from a record-breaking for the franchise. Despite facing competition from , which dominated the early summer box office, the momentum from Fast Five's 2011 success propelled Fast & Furious 6 to outperform expectations in a crowded release slate.

Critical response

Fast & Furious 6 received generally positive reviews from critics, earning a 71% approval rating on based on 208 reviews, with the site's consensus stating, "With high-octane humor and terrific action scenes, Fast & Furious 6 builds upon the winning blockbuster formula set forth by prior entries in the franchise." On , the film holds a score of 61 out of 100 from 39 critics, reflecting "generally favorable reviews." Critics widely praised the film's action choreography, particularly sequences like the extended highway pursuit involving a tank, which showcased inventive vehicular stunts and practical effects blended with digital enhancements. The ensemble cast's chemistry was highlighted as a strength, with the group's camaraderie providing emotional grounding amid the spectacle. Director was commended for maintaining tight pacing and escalating tension across the runtime, delivering relentless excitement that kept audiences engaged. However, some reviewers criticized the predictable and convoluted plot, which prioritized set pieces over narrative depth. The film's reliance on CGI during larger-scale finales was noted as occasionally diminishing the impact of the stunts. Additionally, the villains, led by Luke Evans as Owen Shaw, were seen as underdeveloped and stereotypical, failing to pose a compelling threat. In , Todd McCarthy described the film as a "high-octane thrill ride" where "the adrenaline rush is nearly constant," emphasizing its appeal as pure entertainment. Variety's Justin Lowe offered a mixed assessment, calling it a "superior piece of classical action craftsmanship" but noting it favored "spectacle over substance" in its gearhead melodrama. Released in 2013, the movie arrived amid discussions of franchise longevity following the success of , with many reviews affirming it sustained the series' momentum without succumbing to repetition.

Accolades

Fast & Furious 6 received recognition primarily in genre-specific awards ceremonies, earning 12 wins and 22 nominations across various bodies between 2013 and 2014. The film was celebrated for its action sequences, ensemble cast, and high-energy entertainment, though it did not receive nominations from major awards like the Oscars or BAFTAs, consistent with its blockbuster action genre focus. Key wins included the Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure Film at the 40th Saturn Awards in 2014, honoring director Justin Lin's high-octane direction and the film's thrilling vehicular stunts. At the 2014 MTV Movie Awards, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker posthumously won Best On-Screen Duo for their portrayal of Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner, a category that highlighted fan appreciation for the franchise's core chemistry. In the music category, composer Brian Tyler received a BMI Film Music Award for his score, which blended orchestral intensity with electronic elements to underscore the film's adrenaline-fueled narrative. The film also secured a win at the 2013 for Choice Summer Movie: Action/Adventure, reflecting its popularity among younger audiences during its blockbuster release. Additional accolades came in and technical fields, such as a nomination at the 2014 for Best Work with a , recognizing the innovative choreography in sequences like the runway chase.
Award BodyYearCategoryOutcomeNotes
2014Best Action/Adventure FilmWonFor the film's overall action spectacle.
MTV Movie Awards2014Best On-Screen DuoWon and .
2013Choice Summer Movie: Action/AdventureWonFan-voted for summer blockbuster appeal.
2014Film Music AwardWon for score.
2014Favorite Action MovieNominatedCompeted against (winner).
2014Best EditingNominatedChristian Wagner, Kelly Matsumoto, Dylan Highsmith.
2014Best Work with a NominatedFor multiple performers.
MTV Movie Awards2014Best Musical MomentNominatedFor "We Own It" featuring and .
These honors, totaling over 15 nominations in action and youth-oriented categories, underscored the film's success in delivering escapist entertainment, with a particular emphasis on its stunt work and musical contributions. No major dramatic or artistic awards were contended, aligning with its position as a commercial action franchise entry.

Adaptations and legacy

Video games

Tie-in video games for Fast & Furious 6 were developed to coincide with the film's theatrical release, focusing on arcade-style racing and action sequences inspired by the movie's high-stakes chases. The primary console adaptation, Fast & Furious: Showdown, was published by and released on May 21, 2013, for , , , , and Microsoft Windows. Developed by Firebrand Games, the game features team-based missions that span the franchise storyline, bridging events from to Fast & Furious 6, with gameplay emphasizing cooperative driving, vehicle hijacking, and on-foot shooting segments. Missions mirror key film sequences, such as the LA Tanker Heist, which recreates the iconic tank pursuit on a Spanish highway, where players defend a convoy from explosive threats while managing vehicle health bars. The game received generally unfavorable reviews, earning a score of 22/100 based on nine critic reviews, criticized for poor driving physics, repetitive missions, and technical issues. A prominent mobile adaptation, Fast & Furious 6: The Game, was developed and published by for and Android devices, launching on May 15, 2013, as a racing title. The game immerses players in the film's street scene, where they join the crew to earn cash and respect through , drifting, and heist missions that build and upgrade while recruiting members for multiplayer challenges. It incorporates in-app purchases for faster progression and car customizations, achieving over 10 million downloads on . Critics gave it mixed reviews, with a score of 56/100 from nine reviews, praising its accessible controls but noting simplistic mechanics and restrictive elements. Additionally, released a 2D racing version of Fast & Furious 6 for feature phones and low-end mobile devices in , featuring side-scrolling chases and competition modes that adapt the film's action for basic hardware. The franchise's integration extended to other titles, such as car packs in the Forza Motorsport series, which included vehicles from Fast & Furious 6.

Sequel

Following the success of Fast & Furious 6, announced the development of its sequel, initially titled Fast & Furious 7, in April 2013, with a planned release for July 11, 2014. Original director departed the project in May 2013 due to scheduling conflicts, and was hired to direct in July 2013. The screenplay was written by Chris Morgan, who had penned previous installments in the franchise. The film's production budget was estimated at $190 million. Principal photography began on September 28, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. The post-credits scene of Fast & Furious 6 introduced Deckard Shaw (played by ), the vengeful brother of the film's antagonist Owen Shaw, setting up the narrative for the sequel by establishing Deckard as the driver responsible for Han Lue's death. directly continues this storyline, with Dominic Toretto's crew facing Deckard as a rogue operative seeking revenge against them for leaving his brother comatose; the plot escalates into a global threat involving Deckard's acquisition of a program called , prompting the team to pursue him while grappling with themes of and retribution. The film incorporates existing of as , supplemented by his brothers Caleb and Cody Walker serving as stand-ins for unfinished scenes, with their faces digitally replaced via CGI to complete his performance. Production faced a major halt on November 30, 2013, following Paul Walker's death in a car accident that day, after approximately half the film had been shot; filming paused indefinitely to allow for script rewrites and logistical adjustments. Shooting resumed on March 31, 2014, in , utilizing additional CGI, stand-ins, and rewired story elements to respectfully conclude Walker's arc without killing off the character. Furious 7 was released on April 3, 2015, and became a massive commercial success, grossing $1.515 billion worldwide. The film concludes with a poignant to Walker, featuring a final scene of parting ways with the crew, followed by the dedication "For Paul" on screen, honoring his contributions to the franchise.

Cultural impact

Fast & Furious 6 played a pivotal role in elevating the franchise to a billion-dollar action staple, grossing $789 million worldwide at the and marking a shift toward heist-and-spy hybrid narratives that influenced subsequent entries and spin-offs like (2019). The film's success contributed to the series' overall trajectory, amassing $7.3 billion in global revenue across installments as of October 2025, transforming it from a niche street-racing story into a globe-spanning saga comparable to Marvel and Star Wars franchises. The movie reinforced the franchise's central "family" motif, portraying a diverse crew united by loyalty and shared automotive passion, often summarized as "rides or dies," while promoting inclusivity through its majority , Latinx, and Asian cast that treated racial differences as a natural aspect of life rather than a point of conflict. This approach critiqued elements of toxic masculinity in car culture by emphasizing communal bonds and equality among characters of varied backgrounds, avoiding self-congratulatory narratives and fostering a progressive vision of unity through action. Fast & Furious 6 also generated an estimated $132 million in domestic sales, underscoring its economic footprint beyond theaters. Paul Walker's role as in Fast & Furious 6, his penultimate performance in the series, gained amplified emotional resonance following his death in November 2013, prompting official tributes like Universal's video compilation of his Fast & Furious moments and fan-driven #ForPaul campaigns that honored his legacy. His passing redefined the franchise's tone, infusing later films with deeper themes of loss and found family, while his character's symbolic presence continued in entries like (2017). The film boosted car modification culture by popularizing aftermarket parts and JDM vehicles, with brands reporting over 1,000% sales increases post-franchise releases, and mainstreaming drifting techniques that influenced stunt driving in Hollywood. In the 2020s, Fast & Furious 6 experienced viewership spikes on streaming platforms like Netflix and Peacock, where it became available for binging, leading to modern reevaluations that highlight its progressive representation of marginalized communities and influence on diverse action cinema.

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