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By Jeffrey M. Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sixth entry is pretty dumb, with lots of car crashes.
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Fast & Furious 6
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Kids say this movie is action-packed and entertaining, with thrilling car chases and intense fight scenes, but it contains a lot of violence, strong language, and sexual content, which makes it unsuitable for younger audiences. Many fans note that while it's still enjoyable, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessors like Fast Five, and parents should be prepared to discuss certain mature themes with older children.
- action sequences
- strong language
- violence levels
- parental guidance
- mixed reviews
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What's the Story?
The gang is all retired in FAST & FURIOUS 6, with a new baby for Brian (Paul Walker) and Mia (Jordana Brewster). But Agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) tracks down Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) with some startling news: His girlfriend, Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), who had been presumed dead, is very much alive. She's now working for international bad guy Shaw (Luke Evans), whom Hobbs is trying to catch. So Hobbs, Dom, and the rest of Dom's old team (including Sung Kang, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, and Gal Gadot) join forces to take down the villain -- and hopefully bring Letty home.
Is It Any Good?
Whatever burst of energy or bit of luck director Justin Lin had on the last movie in the series, Fast Five, it's now past. Fast Five was the first genuinely decent movie in this franchise, inserting the old characters into a suspenseful new heist story with amazing set pieces. But with Fast & Furious 6, things have gone back to normal -- which is to say, awfully dumb.
To start, the testosterone-fueled dialogue and behavior make little sense. If you start asking questions about what anyone is doing in this story, it just falls apart. For example, why does Brian travel all the way from London to Los Angeles to break into prison to obtain information that he already knows and that doesn't help? Plus, the imaginative action from the last movie is gone, replaced by the usual jerky footage that seems designed more to cheat logic than to thrill. (Though there's one pretty amazing rescue scene.) Even the performances seem forced and clunky. This series could have gone out with a bang, but now it's just a whimper.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Fast & Furious 6's violence. How did it affect you? Does it seem at all realistic? How does that change its impact?
Are any of these characters role models? How can they be heroes if they're also international thieves and criminals who end up destroying millions of dollars' worth of property? Can you think of other movies where "bad guys" are the heroes?
How does the movie portray women? Does it objectify them? Are there any positive or strong female characters? What are their admirable traits?
Movie Details
- In theaters : May 24, 2013
- On DVD or streaming : December 10, 2013
- Cast : Dwayne The Rock Johnson , Michelle Rodriguez , Vin Diesel
- Director : Justin Lin
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Multiracial Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Universal Pictures
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks )
- Run time : 130 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : intense sequences of violence and action and mayhem throughout, some sexuality and language
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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