Furious 7, the seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise and a standout for its action sequences and emotional tribute, is now available to stream for free on Tubi. The film, which features Jason Statham in a pivotal villainous role, has earned the highest rating among Statham's action movie appearances on Rotten Tomatoes.
Directed by James Wan, Furious 7 picks up with Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew enjoying a period of reprieve after the events of Fast & Furious 6. However, their peace is shattered when Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), the brother of the antagonist from the previous film, seeks revenge for his brother's incapacitation. Shaw's actions include destroying Toretto's home and, through a retcon, avenging the death of Han Lue. This sets up a direct confrontation between Toretto and Shaw.
The plot involves Toretto seeking assistance from a government agent, Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell), to track down Shaw. This pursuit leads the team on a mission to retrieve a dangerous computer program known as "God's Eye," capable of tracking any individual on Earth. Despite Brian O’Conner's (Paul Walker) decision to step away from active missions to focus on fatherhood, he joins the crew for this final endeavor.
Statham's portrayal of Deckard Shaw is a significant highlight, characterized by his relentless pursuit of vengeance. The film showcases several intense encounters, including a brutal hand-to-hand fight between Shaw and agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), and a high-stakes game of chicken between Dom and Deckard's cars. While Shaw eventually succumbs to Toretto's efforts and is imprisoned, his character undergoes a redemptive arc in subsequent films, including Fate of the Furious and the Hobbs & Shaw spinoff.
A central narrative thread in Furious 7 is the poignant sendoff to Paul Walker, who tragically died during the film's production. Filming began in September 2013, and Walker passed away in a car crash just two months later, with a significant portion of his scenes yet to be shot. Director James Wan, alongside Vin Diesel and screenwriter Chris Morgan, meticulously reworked the script to accommodate Walker's absence. His brothers, Caleb and Cody Walker, stood in for him, and digital technology was used to map Paul's face onto their performances. Archival footage and scenes from previous films were also integrated to complete O'Conner's story arc.
The film culminates in a touching sequence that addresses Brian O'Conner's retirement from the crew. The final scene depicts a solemn nod between Dom and Brian, followed by a friendly race that ends with the two characters parting ways at a fork in the road. This moment serves as a heartfelt tribute to Walker and remains one of the franchise's most emotional beats.
Furious 7 is currently available to stream on Tubi, offering viewers a chance to revisit its thrilling action, memorable villain, and emotional conclusion.