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PG-13 | 106 min Action, Crime, Thriller 58 Metascore Los Angeles police officer Brian O'Conner must decide where his loyalty really lies when he becomes enamored with the street racing world he has been sent undercover to destroy. Director: Rob Cohen Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster Votes: 344, 703 | Gross: $144. 53M 107 min 38 Former cop Brian O'Conner is called upon to bust a dangerous criminal and he recruits the help of a former childhood friend and street racer who has a chance to redeem himself. John Singleton Tyrese Gibson, Cole Hauser, Eva Mendes 249, 108 $127. 15M 104 min 45 A teenager becomes a major competitor in the world of drift racing after moving in with his father in Tokyo to avoid a jail sentence in America. Justin Lin Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, Shad Moss, Damien Marzette 239, 572 $62. 51M Action, Thriller 46 Brian O'Conner, back working for the FBI in Los Angeles, teams up with Dominic Toretto to bring down a heroin importer by infiltrating his operation.