I love the Fast and Furious movie series. I think these movies are a real adrenaline rush, and they always have insane stunts and wild driving that make me happy to be alive and to have fun.
Their screenplays are a blast as well, and I think they contain some of the best action writing out there.
Today, I wanted to give you the opportunity to read some and to learn from them.
I have the first five movies hyperlinked here, and I'll add the rest as I find them.
Let's dive in.
Read and Download The Fast and Furious Screenplays
'The Fast and the Furious'Credit: Universal PicturesThe Fast and the Furious (2001)
- Director: Rob Cohen
- Writers: Gary Scott Thompson, Erik Bergquist, and David Ayer
- Cast: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune, Chad Lindberg, Johnny Strong, and Matt Schulze.
The film that started it all, introducing the core dynamic between undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) and skilled street racer and hijacker Dominic Toretto (Diesel).
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
- Director: John Singleton
- Writers: Michael Brandt and Derek Haas
- Cast: Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, and James Remar.
With Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto absent, this sequel follows Brian O'Conner as he teams up with his childhood friend Roman Pearce (Gibson) and U.S. Customs Agent Monica Fuentes (Mendes) to take down a Miami drug lord.
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
- Director: Justin Lin
- Writer: Chris Morgan
- Cast: Lucas Black, Bow Wow, Sung Kang, Nathalie Kelley, and Brian Tee.
A standalone installment (at the time of its release) that shifts the action to the world of Japanese drift racing. It introduces the character of Han Lue (Kang), who would become a fan favorite and a key part of the subsequent films.
Fast & Furious (2009)
- Director: Justin Lin
- Writer: Chris Morgan
- Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, and Laz Alonso.
This film marked the reunion of the original four main cast members and is considered a direct sequel to the first film, effectively revitalizing the franchise.
Fast Five (2011)
- Director: Justin Lin
- Writer: Chris Morgan
- Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Matt Schulze, Sung Kang, and Dwayne Johnson.
Pivoting from street racing to a heist-focused narrative, "Fast Five" introduced Dwayne Johnson as Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs, a formidable antagonist who would later become an ally.
Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
- Director: Justin Lin
- Writer: Chris Morgan
- Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Sung Kang, and Luke Evans.
The crew is reassembled to take down a skilled mercenary organization, leading to a high-stakes chase across Europe and the surprising return of a character thought to be deceased.
Furious 7 (2015)
- Director: James Wan
- Writer: Chris Morgan
- Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell, and Jason Statham.
Tragically marked by the passing of Paul Walker during production, this installment introduced Deckard Shaw (Statham) as a formidable villain seeking revenge. The film served as a poignant farewell to Walker's character, Brian O'Conner. (Diesel says that F&F 11 will feature a reunion with Walker...)
The Fate of the Furious (2017)
- Director: F. Gary Gray
- Writer: Chris Morgan
- Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Charlize Theron, Kurt Russell, and Scott Eastwood.
Dominic Toretto is coerced into betraying his family by a mysterious cyberterrorist named Cipher (Theron), forcing his crew to team up with some unlikely allies.
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
- Director: David Leitch
- Writers: Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce
- Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, and Helen Mirren.
The franchise's first spin-off sees Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw reluctantly join forces to combat a cyber-genetically enhanced terrorist.
F9 (2021)
- Director: Justin Lin
- Writers: Daniel Casey and Justin Lin
- Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, and Charlize Theron.
This entry delves into Dominic Toretto's past with the introduction of his estranged brother, Jakob (Cena), and features the long-awaited return of Han Lue.
Fast X (2023)
- Director: Louis Leterrier
- Writers: Dan Mazeau and Justin Lin
- Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, and Jason Momoa.
The first part of a two-part finale introduces Dante Reyes (Momoa), the son of the villain from "Fast Five," who seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family. The film leaves audiences with a major cliffhanger, setting the stage for the final chapter in the main saga.
Let me know what you think in the comments.
