Movie or TV show · Medium risk
Is Fast & Furious safe for your child?
Age guide
PG-13
We advise Fast & Furious from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- For this age group, the high-speed car chases and intense action sequences in Fast & Furious films are generally too intense and may be frightening, despite the lack of graphic violence.
- 9-12
- Children in this range might be drawn to the cars and stunts, but the themes of crime, revenge, and the occasional strong language are beyond their full comprehension and emotional processing.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can understand the plot complexities and character motivations, but the portrayal of illegal activities, reckless driving, and mature relationships requires discussion about real-world consequences.
- 16+
- Older teens can critically engage with the film's themes, appreciating the action and character development while understanding the distinction between movie stunts and safe driving practices.
The 'Fast & Furious' franchise is a series of action films centered around illegal street racing, heists, and espionage. It features high-octane car chases, elaborate stunts, and a recurring theme of family loyalty. The films often portray a glamorous lifestyle intertwined with crime, which can be appealing to younger audiences but may also glamorize dangerous behavior.
- Age guide
- PG-13
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 8/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 3/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
The Fast & Furious film series features high-octane car action and themes of family and loyalty, often intertwined with criminal enterprises. While the PG-13 rating indicates some mature content, parents should be aware of the consistent depiction of reckless driving and illegal activities. Discussing the difference between movie stunts and real-life consequences is crucial for viewers, especially younger ones.
What to do about Fast & Furious
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Fast & Furious is PG-13, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Fast & Furious setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Fast & Furious without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Fast & Furious that mean it is time to step in.
Fast & Furious age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Fast & Furious?
Parentwise puts Fast & Furious at PG-13. We advise Fast & Furious from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 8/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 3/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Fast & Furious?
Not by default: we advise Fast & Furious from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range might be drawn to the cars and stunts, but the themes of crime, revenge, and the occasional strong language are beyond their full comprehension and emotional processing.
Can a 12 year old watch Fast & Furious?
Not by default: we advise Fast & Furious from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range might be drawn to the cars and stunts, but the themes of crime, revenge, and the occasional strong language are beyond their full comprehension and emotional processing.
Can a 13 year old watch Fast & Furious?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Fast & Furious (13+). Teenagers can understand the plot complexities and character motivations, but the portrayal of illegal activities, reckless driving, and mature relationships requires discussion about real-world consequences.
Is Fast & Furious appropriate for kids?
The Fast & Furious film series features high-octane car action and themes of family and loyalty, often intertwined with criminal enterprises. Parentwise rates Fast & Furious overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 3/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Fast & Furious family friendly?
Fast & Furious sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. While the PG-13 rating indicates some mature content, parents should be aware of the consistent depiction of reckless driving and illegal activities.
Fast & Furious parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Fast & Furious film series features high-octane car action and themes of family and loyalty, often intertwined with criminal enterprises. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (3/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Fast & Furious safe for kids?
We advise Fast & Furious from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). While the PG-13 rating indicates some mature content, parents should be aware of the consistent depiction of reckless driving and illegal activities.
Parents also checked
Browse all 1,275 entries · Read our safety guides
Release and popularity data comes in part from RAWG, TVMaze (CC BY-SA) and Wikidata (CC0). Safety guidance is written by Parentwise.