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Fast & Furious 6

film by Lin [2013]

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Fast & Furious 6 is a 2013 action film directed by Justin Lin, part of the larger Fast & Furious film franchise. The series began with street racing and petty crime but evolved to feature its characters engaging in high-stakes missions to catch criminals and save the world.

In Fast & Furious 6, Dominic Toretto's crew is tasked with taking down a mercenary group. This film, along with Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast Five (2011), serves as a prequel to The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), allowing characters like Han Lue to reappear. A central theme throughout the franchise is "family," as emphasized by star Vin Diesel. The film grossed $788 million worldwide.

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Vin Diesel
…Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and Furious 7 (2015). The latter was especially successful, earning more than $1.5 billion to become among the highest-grossing films of all time. The franchise continued to do well with The Fate of the Furious (2017) and F9: The Fast…
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…Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and Furious 7 (2015). The latter was especially successful, earning more than $1.5 billion to become among the highest-grossing films of all time. The franchise continued to do well with The Fate of the Furious (2017) and F9: The Fast…
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Fast & Furious (film franchise)
Plot evolution and series timeline
In Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Toretto’s crew is charged with taking down the leader of a mercenary group. By F9: The Fast Saga (2021), Tej (Ludacris) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson) take their driving skills to space in a car turned rocket. Fast & Furious Presents:…
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In Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Toretto’s crew is charged with taking down the leader of a mercenary group. By F9: The Fast Saga (2021), Tej (Ludacris) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson) take their driving skills to space in a car turned rocket. Fast & Furious Presents:…
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Gal Gadot
…Furious franchise filmsFast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and Fast X (2023). Gadot did much of her own stunt work in the action-packed thrillers. During this time she also had small roles in other movies and worked in television.
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…Furious franchise filmsFast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and Fast X (2023). Gadot did much of her own stunt work in the action-packed thrillers. During this time she also had small roles in other movies and worked in television.
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Dwayne Johnson
Acting
…the Furious series—Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and The Fate of the Furious (2017). He also appeared in the family entertainments The Game Plan (2007), Tooth Fairy (2010), and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012). Johnson then was cast as the titular Greek mythological
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…the Furious series—Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and The Fate of the Furious (2017). He also appeared in the family entertainments The Game Plan (2007), Tooth Fairy (2010), and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012). Johnson then was cast as the titular Greek mythological
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Ludacris
2005), six installments (2003, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2021) of the Fast & Furious action series, and the holiday comedies Fred Claus (2007) and New Year’s Eve (2011). In addition, he made frequent guest appearances on other artists’ records, including collaborations with Missy
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2005), six installments (2003, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2021) of the Fast & Furious action series, and the holiday comedies Fred Claus (2007) and New Year’s Eve (2011). In addition, he made frequent guest appearances on other artists’ records, including collaborations with Missy
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Jason Statham
Acting career
The character was introduced in Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and then appeared in Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9: The Fast Saga (2021), and Fast X (2023). Statham also starred with Dwayne Johnson in the spin-off film Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
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The character was introduced in Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and then appeared in Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9: The Fast Saga (2021), and Fast X (2023). Statham also starred with Dwayne Johnson in the spin-off film Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
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