Fast Five (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Former cop Brian O'Conner partners with ex-con Dom Toretto on the opposite side of the law. Since Brian and Mia Toretto broke Dom out of custody, they've blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 2h 11m
Fast Five follows Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner as they unite their team for a high-stakes heist in Rio de Janeiro to escape authorities. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for sustained, intense action sequences, including car chases, explosions, and frequent gun violence. Parents should be aware of moderate profanity and suggestive scenes featuring scantily clad dancers. Due to the high volume of kinetic action… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fast Five appropriate for kids?
Fast Five follows Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner as they unite their team for a high-stakes heist in Rio de Janeiro to escape authorities. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for sustained, intense action sequences, including car chases, explosions, and frequent gun… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fast Five
What happens in Fast Five, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:38 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Fast Five
The film features recurring suggestive imagery, including women in bikinis or micro-mini skirts, and shots emphasizing bare skin or thong underwear. Several scenes depict passionate kissing, and a background painting in a boardroom briefly shows a half-topless woman. Suggestive dancing is common in club environments.
Violence and gore in Fast Five
Action is frequent and intense, consisting of high-speed car crashes, brutal hand-to-hand combat, and significant gunfire. Key scenes include a prison bus overturn, a violent train robbery where a character is crushed, and a prolonged ambush on a prisoner transport convoy that results in multiple deaths. While the violence is pervasive, it is generally presented as kinetic action rather than lingering gore.
Language in Fast Five
Language is moderate and includes a single usage of the f-word. Other frequent expletives include 'shit,' 'asshole,' 'bitch,' 'bastard,' 'prick,' and several uses of 'goddamn.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fast Five
Social drinking of beer and liquor occurs throughout the film, particularly in casual settings, though no characters appear to be dangerously intoxicated. The plot involves a drug cartel, which is mentioned frequently in dialogue. A character mentions past cigarette smoking and a hypothetical purchase of antidepressants.
Mature themes in Fast Five
The central narrative revolves around characters who are established criminals and fugitives evading law enforcement. The story explores themes of loyalty to family and team, the moral complexities of vigilante justice, and the consequences of organized crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fast Five appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fast Five is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Fast Five follows Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner as they unite their team for a high-stakes heist in Rio de Janeiro to escape authorities. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for sustained, intense action…
What age rating does Fast Five have?
Fast Five is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Fast Five about?
Fast Five follows Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner as they unite their team for a high-stakes heist in Rio de Janeiro to escape authorities. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for sustained, intense action sequences, including car chases, explosions, and frequent gun violence. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Fast Five?
The film features recurring suggestive imagery, including women in bikinis or micro-mini skirts, and shots emphasizing bare skin or thong underwear. Several scenes depict passionate kissing, and a background painting in a boardroom briefly shows a…
How violent is Fast Five?
Action is frequent and intense, consisting of high-speed car crashes, brutal hand-to-hand combat, and significant gunfire. Key scenes include a prison bus overturn, a violent train robbery where a character is crushed, and a prolonged ambush on a prisoner…
Is the language in Fast Five appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and includes a single usage of the f-word. Other frequent expletives include 'shit,' 'asshole,' 'bitch,' 'bastard,' 'prick,' and several uses of 'goddamn.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fast Five?
Social drinking of beer and liquor occurs throughout the film, particularly in casual settings, though no characters appear to be dangerously intoxicated. The plot involves a drug cartel, which is mentioned frequently in dialogue. A character mentions past…
What mature themes appear in Fast Five?
The central narrative revolves around characters who are established criminals and fugitives evading law enforcement. The story explores themes of loyalty to family and team, the moral complexities of vigilante justice, and the consequences of organized crime.
How long is Fast Five?
Fast Five runs 131 minutes, directed by Justin Lin, released in 2011.
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