The Fate of the Furious
The Fate of the Furious

The Fate of the Furious

2017Movie136 minEnglish

When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: F. Gary GrayGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a mysterious woman (Cipher) coerces Dominic Toretto into the world of crime and betrayal, his team must find a way to bring him to justice and stop Cipher from unleashing chaos. Dom finds himself working against the team he trusts most, leading to an intense chase and high-stakes confrontations across the globe. The crew must unite to stop an anarchist, all while dealing with internal conflicts and the threat of global warfare.

Critical Reception

The Fate of the Furious received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences, visual effects, and cast performances, particularly from Dwayne Johnson and Charlize Theron. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and the franchise's reliance on over-the-top stunts to be reaching its limits. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its entertainment value and high-octane thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exhilarating action sequences and impressive set pieces.
  • Dwayne Johnson's charismatic performance was a standout element.
  • Criticized by some for a formulaic plot and diminishing returns on its signature stunts.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's high-energy action and the continuing chemistry between the cast members. Many found it to be a fun, popcorn-munching experience that delivered on the franchise's promise of thrilling car chases and explosive set pieces, though some noted a feeling of repetition in the storyline.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for several People's Choice Awards, including Favorite Movie.

Fun Fact

The film features a sequence where hundreds of cars are remotely driven by a hacker, which was achieved using actual remote-control technology and specialized equipment, not just CGI.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I was forced to go see this with my girlfriend and her best friend. While objecting to the film, I summarized the plot for them garnered off of knowledge achieved by watching a single trailer...including all coming twists. It turns ou...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

home the man who made them a family. This movie could easily have been a five out of five stars movie. The story is not that bad but the script and the special effects are absolutely ludicrous. Do not get me wrong, the special effects ar...
Reno

Reno

**Fast + Eight = Fate** We all miss Paul Walker here, but the franchise has grown bigger with more new casts from a couple of previous installments and with this, still counting. Yes, it marks the arrival of Jason Stathom as hinted at th...
Gimly

Gimly

Might be the dumbest of the franchise to date, and if nothing else, that's an achievement. More importantly, _Fate of the Furious_ continues the tradition that the series has upheld since all the way back in the... half-way point: _Fast 5_....
DanDare

DanDare

The film starts out on the streets of Cuba with Dom doing some street racing to help out a relative. Dom (Vin Diesel) is honeymooning in Cuba with Letty but married bliss does not last for long. A cyber terrorist called Cipher (Charlize ...