The Fast and the Furious | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | August 20, 2026
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Fast thrills. NOS. Loaded soundtrack. NOS. Male bravado. NOS. Tires squealing. NOS logo everywhere. Family....boosted by NOS.
| genre | Action | Crime | Thriller |
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| synopsis | Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijackings. When undercover cop Brian O'Conner infiltrates Toretto's iconoclastic crew, he falls for Toretto's sister and must choose a side: the gang or the LAPD. |
| lead actors | Paul Walker | Vin Diesel | Michelle Rodriguez | Jordana Brewster | Rick Yune | Chad Lindberg | Johnny Strong | Matt Schulze | Ja Rule | Ted Levine | Thom Barry | Vyto Ruginis | Stanton Rutledge | Noel Gugliemi | R.J. de Vera | Beau Holden | Reggie Lee | David Douglas | Peter Navy Tuiasosopo | Neal H. Moritz | Doria Anselmo | Glenn K. Ota | F. Valentino Morales | Mike White | Delphine Pacific | Monica Tamayo | Megan Baker | Tammy Monica Gegamian | Rob Cohen | Kevin Smith | Felicia Tang |
| director | Rob Cohen |