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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 American action film directed by Justin Lin and written by Chris Morgan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 American action film directed by Justin Lin and written by Chris Morgan. It is the third film released in the Fast & Furious franchise. The film follows Sean Boswell, a teenager who moves to Tokyo and becomes involved in the city's underground drift-racing scene. It stars Lucas Black as Sean Boswell and Bow Wow as Twinkie.

Plot

The film centers on Sean Boswell, a teenager who is sent to Tokyo after getting into legal trouble in the United States. In Tokyo, he becomes involved in the city's underground drift-racing culture and enters the world of drift racing.

Production

The film was directed by Justin Lin and written by Chris Morgan. It was produced as part of the Fast & Furious franchise and marked a shift in setting from the United States to Tokyo.

Release

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was released in the United States on June 16, 2006. It has a PG-13 rating and a runtime of approximately 1 hour 44 to 50 minutes, depending on the source.

Reception

The film is described as an action title focused on street racing and drifting. Review aggregators indicate a mixed reception, though specific consensus figures vary across sources.

Key facts

  • The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is the third film in the Fast & Furious franchise.
  • It was directed by Justin Lin and written by Chris Morgan.
  • The story follows Sean Boswell, a teenager who moves to Tokyo and becomes involved in drift racing.
  • The film stars Lucas Black and Bow Wow.
  • It was released on June 16, 2006, and is set in Tokyo.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift?
It is a 2006 American action film about a teenager who enters Tokyo’s underground drift-racing world.
Who directed Tokyo Drift?
Justin Lin directed the film.
Who wrote Tokyo Drift?
Chris Morgan wrote the screenplay.
Who stars in Tokyo Drift?
The film stars Lucas Black and Bow Wow, with Brian Tee and Sung Kang also listed among principal cast members.
When was Tokyo Drift released?
It was released in the United States on June 16, 2006.
Where is Tokyo Drift set?
The film is set mainly in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on the local drifting scene.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fast_and_the_Furious:_Tokyo_Drift
    Supports: Director, writer, franchise position, setting, and plot overview
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0463985/
    Supports: Release year and plot summary
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0463985/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fast_and_the_furious_tokyo_drift
    Supports: Director, release date, rating, runtime, and genre
  5. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-fast-and-the-furious-tokyo-drift/details/
    Supports: Release date, duration, and description
  6. Fast and Furious Fandom — https://fastandfurious.fandom.com/wiki/The_Fast_and_the_Furious:_Tokyo_Drift
    Supports: Franchise position and cast details
  7. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70044885
    Supports: Synopsis and cast listing