Lexi Webster
Fast & Furious 7, also known as Furious 7, was released in Australia on April 1, 2015, with its premiere in Brisbane. The film is the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Jason Statham. The film combines action, emotion, and brains, delivering awesome action scenes and surprising audiences with its jaw-dropping stunts.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of release in Australia | 1 April 2015 |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
| Rating | 7.1 |
| Streaming platforms in Australia | YouTube, Stan, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Foxtel, Binge, Prime Video Store, Paramount+, Paramount+ on Prime |
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Furious 7 Australian release date: 1 April 2015
The seventh instalment of the Fast & Furious franchise, Furious 7, was released in Australia on 1 April 2015. The film premiered in Brisbane and was distributed by Universal Studios.
Furious 7 stars Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Paul Walker as Brian O'Connor, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, Jason Statham, and many other notable actors. The film follows a team of daredevil drivers who are recruited by the secret service to rescue a kidnapped hacker who has invented powerful surveillance software. It is packed with action and emotion, including an intense scene of Paul Walker trying to escape from a bus.
The film was highly anticipated and did not disappoint, delivering awesome action scenes and surprising audiences with its blend of action, brains, and emotions. It was a box-office hit, grossing over $1.5 billion globally and becoming the biggest opening frame for any Fast & Furious film at the time.
The release of Furious 7 was significant due to the passing of Paul Walker during the film's production. Despite this, the film was completed and stands as a touching tribute to the actor, with his family expressing support for honouring his legacy in the final instalment of the franchise. Furious 7 provides a satisfying conclusion to Walker's character and is a must-watch for fans of the series.
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The film's plot
In the film Furious 7 (also known as Fast & Furious 7), Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker), and the rest of their team have returned to the United States to live normal lives after securing amnesty for their past crimes. However, their peaceful existence is short-lived when they become entangled in a new threat.
The plot of Furious 7 centres around the team's efforts to stop a terrorist, Mose Jakande (Djimon Hounsou), from obtaining a powerful hacking program known as "God's Eye". They are recruited by covert ops leader Mr. Nobody, who tasks them with finding and capturing Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), a rogue special forces assassin seeking to avenge his comatose brother, Owen Shaw.
The film features intense action sequences and emotional moments, including the final appearance of Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner. Walker's tragic death in a car crash during the film's production led to a delay in the film's release, with his brothers, Caleb and Cody, standing in to complete his remaining scenes.
Furious 7 premiered in Los Angeles on April 1, 2015, and was released in the United States on April 3, 2015, by Universal Pictures. It was also released in Australia on the same date, with a premiere in Brisbane. The film received praise for its action sequences, emotional depth, and character development, delivering a satisfying blend of action, brains, and heart.
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Cast and crew
Furious 7, also known as Fast & Furious 7, is directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan. The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell, and Jason Statham.
The film is Walker's final role, as he passed away in a car crash during the filming of Furious 7. His brothers, Caleb and Cody, stood in for him to complete his remaining scenes. The film was also dedicated to Walker's memory, with the cast and crew championing to finish the film to honour his legacy.
The film also stars Joey Abril, Tatiana Allen, Shawn Alli, John T. Belmont III, Jason Bigart, Alan Boell, Bradley Bowen, Dante Briggins, Eddie Briseño, Claire Callaway, Sasha Casares, and Neal H. Moritz, among others.
The film was produced by Neal H. Moritz and composed by Brian Tyler, who also composed the score for Fast Five (2011).
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Streaming services
Fast & Furious 7 is available to stream in Australia on several platforms, including YouTube, Stan, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Foxtel, Binge, Paramount+, and more.
The Fast & Furious franchise is a popular series of action films with a huge fan base in Australia and worldwide. The movies are well-known for their high-octane stunts, car chases, and star-studded casts.
In addition to Fast & Furious 7, other movies in the franchise and similar action films can be streamed instantly online on various services. For example, BINGE offers a range of action-packed movies such as Baby Driver, The Transporter, Ambulance, and Bullet Train.
With the constant evolution of streaming services, Australians can look forward to enjoying their favourite content, including the Fast & Furious franchise, with enhanced convenience and flexibility.
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Box office performance
'Furious 7', also known as 'Fast & Furious 7', was released in Australia on 2 April 2015, one day after its US release. The film was a massive box office success, both domestically and internationally.
In the US, the film earned a massive $67.3 million on its opening Friday, and Universal projected a weekend mark of $143,623,480. This marked the biggest April weekend of all time, the biggest weekend outside of the summer or Thanksgiving holidays, and the ninth-biggest weekend of all time. The film ultimately grossed $353 million in the United States and Canada.
Internationally, the film was a huge success as well. It opened in 12 countries on 1 April 2015, earning $16.9 million, and was released in 33 additional countries the following day, bringing its two-day total to $60 million. On 3 April, it was released in 20 more countries, bringing its three-day total to $120.6 million. Its four-day opening weekend total was $250.4 million from 10,683 screens in 64 countries, marking the fourth-highest international opening ever. The film earned $167.9 million in its third weekend, topping the box office outside of North America for three consecutive weekends.
'Furious 7' set numerous records, including the biggest April IMAX gross, and opening weekend records in 29 countries. It was the first film from Universal to reach $1 billion during its initial run, and it did so faster than any film in history at the time, reaching the milestone in just 17 days. The film's worldwide total gross was $1.516 billion, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 2015 and the fourth-highest-grossing film of all time at the time.
The film's box office success can be attributed to its blend of action, brains, and emotions, as well as its high production value. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences and emotional tribute to Paul Walker, who passed away before the film's release.
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Frequently asked questions
Fast & Furious 7 was released in Australia on April 1, 2015.
The film tells the story of a team of daredevil drivers recruited by the secret service to rescue a kidnapped hacker who invented powerful surveillance software.
The movie has a rating of 7.1 on IMDb.
Fast & Furious 7 is available to stream on YouTube, Stan, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Foxtel, Binge, Prime Video Store, Paramount+, and Paramount+ on Prime.
The movie stars Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Paul Walker as Brian O'Connor, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw, and many others.
