Even after 20 years of the first film, The Fast and the Furious released in 2001, the “The Fast Saga” franchise is one of the biggest Hollywood action franchises has ever created. With a combined gross of over $5.8 billion, the film series ranks as the tenth highest-grossing film series ever. The series originally focused on illegal street car racing later transformed into heists, spying, espionage, action movies.
There are plenty of similar films are available to watch online on various streaming platforms (HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime).
So, here are 10 movies like Fast and Furious which hopefully be liked by the fans of this action film series.
Movies Like Fast And Furious
1. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Set in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, where everyone is fighting for the necessities of life. Two rebels Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) and Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) join to overthrow a cruel dictator Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) who controls the land’s water supply.
The film is full of jaw-dropping action sequences and cinematic moments. From motorcycle to cars, armored tanker truck, a long road battle you will see all.
Directed by George Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road is considered one of the greatest action films of all time. Mad Max is definitely on your list if you have not watched this action-packed off-the-wall thrill ride.
2. Speed (1994)
A young police officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) must prevent a bomb from exploding a bus by keeping the speed above 50 miles per hour. With an excellent performance from Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper makes an ultimate action film.
It has a lot of great action scenes and a thrilling entertaining watch from the opening credits to the end.
3. Death Proof (2007)
A Hollywood stuntman kills young women and makes it look like a car accident using his “death-proof” stunt car. It stars Kurt Russell in a lead role along with Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito, Jordan Ladd, Rose McGowan, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Tracie Thoms, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Zoë Bell.
The movie is a combination of car chase action and serial-killer terror. It is a brilliant film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie is a classic horror slasher movie and a great resemblance to “car movies“.
4. Drive (2011)
An unnamed driver (Ryan Gosling) in the night and Hollywood stuntman gets in trouble when he helps out his neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan). The cinematography is truly excellent. An excellent performance from Ryan Gosling makes this film the best of its genre-defining masterpiece.
It is a brilliant film that manages to raise your adrenaline.
5. The Italian Job (2003)
The Italian Job is one of the best heist films involving cars. It is a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name. The plot follows Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg) and his teams plan to steal gold from a former team member who betrays them.
It stars Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, Mos Def, Donald Sutherland, and Seth Green.
It is an entertaining amazing heist-and-chase film which is extremely well filmed and well-paced.
6. The Transporter (2002)
Ex-Special Forces soldier Frank Martin (Jason Statham) turned mercenary ‘transporter’ who will deliver anything, anywhere, no questions asked – for the right price. His business is supported by three basic rules: Rule no. 1: The deal is never to be changed, Rule No. 2: No names, and Rule No. 3: Never watch the cargo.
It’s a good action film filled with bone-breaking action and wild car stunts.
7. Death Race (2008)
Much like Fast & Furious, Death Race is a 2008 car combat action film. It is directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and stars Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane, Natalie Martinez, and Joan Allen. The film set in 2012, Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) posing as Frankenstein with other prisoners of Terminal Island Penitentiary, gets a chance to compete in a car combat race and the winner earns their freedom.
8. Baby Driver (2017)
A young partially hearing-impaired getaway driver Baby (Ansel Elgort) is forced into a life of crime to pay off a debt. The action sequences were greatly mixed with comedy and serious heist elements. It also stars Lily James, Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Eiza González, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Bernthal.
9. XXX (2002)
An extreme sports athlete Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) is recruited by National Security Agency on a special mission. He must infiltrate the Russian terrorists’ group, which is plotting the destruction of the world. The film contains high-energy action, thrills, and spectacular scenes.
Much like ‘Fast and Furious‘, XXX is a good action movie full of explosions, firepower, gunplay, and breathtaking motorcycle stunts.
It also turned into a series consists of 2 more high-octane action films XXX: State of the Union (2005) and XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017) and the fourth film is in development.
10. Gone In 60 Seconds (2000)
A retired car thief Randall “Memphis” Raines (Nicolas Cage) with his gang has to steal 50 exotic cars in one night in exchange for his brother’s survival. It is a remake of the 1974 cult hit film of the same name. If you are interested in cars, Gone In 60 Seconds is worth seeing. A series of beautiful cars and car chases make it a good entertaining film. The car chase scene at the end is one of the best you’ll ever see.
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