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.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.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.
- Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
- Clay
- (as Zachery Bryan)
- High School Security Guard
- (as Damien Marzett)
- American Math Teacher
- (as Trula Marcus)
- Cheerleader
- (as Amber Stevens)
- Auto Shop Bully
- (as Julius Trey Sanford)
- Police Officer
- (as Joseph 'Bama' Crumpton)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOver 100 cars were destroyed or wrecked during the filming of this movie.
- GoofsIf Twinkie was a military brat, his license plate would have a Japanese symbol that looks like a "Y" on the left side. Military members and their families with cars in Japan are required to have "Y" plates.
- Quotes
Shawn Boswell: Why'd you let me race your car? You knew I was gonna wreck it.
Han: Why not?
Shawn Boswell: 'Cause that's a lot of money.
Han: I have money, it's trust and character I need around me. You know, who you choose to be around you lets you know who you are. One car in exchange for knowing what a man's made of? That's a price I can live with.
- Alternate versionsFor the Japanese version the scene with the final race is altered. The Yakuza member starting the final race is shown to be having all his fingers instead of missing four.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - Deleted Scenes (2006)
- SoundtracksSix Days
Written by DJ Shadow (as Josh Paul Davis), Brian Farrell
Performed by DJ Shadow featuring Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def)
With vocal by Kenneth Parry
Courtesy of Universal - Island Records Ltd
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises & Belsize Music Ltd (London)
Sampled from "Six Day War" by Colonel Bagshots
Under license from Splash Records Ltd (London)
One of the aspects I appreciate most about Tokyo Drift is its unique setting and storyline. Shifting the focus to Tokyo and introducing the world of drift racing feels fresh and exciting. The races and chases are some of the series' best, with a kinetic energy that keeps me engaged throughout. The soundtrack is another highlight, with its thumping beats perfectly complementing the high-speed action.
I know people heap crap on it for not keeping it in the "family," but it's an undeniably fun ride. The absence of the core characters initially feels strange, but the new cast manages to hold their own. Lucas Black as Sean Boswell brings a different kind of protagonist to the table, and I find his journey from outsider to drift racing aficionado quite compelling.
The character of Han, played by Sung Kang, is a standout. His cool, mentor-like presence adds depth to the film and makes for some memorable moments. The Tokyo setting is visually stunning, and the film makes excellent use of its locations, showcasing the vibrant cityscape in a way that's both thrilling and immersive.
What I like about Tokyo Drift is its ability to balance the adrenaline-pumping action with a story that feels grounded. The film doesn't rely on the over-the-top stunts that the later entries in the series do, and that simpler approach works in its favour.
Overall, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a fairly positive experience that brings something fresh and exciting to the franchise. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, I find it to be a fun and engaging film that stands out in its own right.
FORMAT: Blu-ray
VIDEO: 9.0 1080/24p presentation Detail level: Excellent Colour reproduction: Excellent Level accuracy: Excellent Encode: Good Master condition: Good
AUDIO: 10.0 DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio Dialogue reproduction: Excellent Soundtrack & effects clarity: Excellent Dynamics: Excellent Surround sound presentation: Excellent LFE content: Excellent
MOOFIEMETER: 7.0.
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Rápido y furioso: Reto Tokio
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $85,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $62,514,415
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $23,973,840
- Jun 18, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $158,968,749
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1