Dominic Toretto and his crew of street racers plan a massive heist to buy their freedom while in the sights of a powerful Brazilian drug lord and a dangerous federal agent.
PR-564, Cacos, Orocovis, Puerto Rico, United States of America
128418, CA 62, San Bernardino County, California, 92280, United States of America
Scene: (Train scene)
Georgia State University, 33, Gilmer Street Southeast, Georgia State, Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30303, United States of America
Pizza Hut, 1004, California Avenue, Parker, La Paz County, Arizona, 85344, United States of America
Viaduto dos Fuzileiros, Praça da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro, Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro, Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Região Geográfica Intermediária do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Região Sudeste, 22250-905, Brasil
Mulberry Street, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, 31213, United States of America
Mulberry Street, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, 31213, United States of America
Scene: (Hobbs arrives in Rio de Janeiro)
JO Pass Trail, Tulare County, California, United States of America
Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America
Peixoto de Azevedo, Região Geográfica Imediata de Peixoto de Azevedo - Guarantã do Norte, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Sinop, Mato Grosso, Região Centro-Oeste, Brasil
Viaduto dos Fuzileiros, Praça da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro, Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro, Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Região Geográfica Intermediária do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Região Sudeste, 22250-905, Brasil
Lavender Road, Dodge County, Georgia, United States of America
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
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The film that turned the Fast & Furious series into a heist franchise is set in Rio de Janeiro – but filmed most of its favela chases and vault-dragging finale in Puerto Rico, with a spectacular train robbery in the Arizona desert and base work in Atlanta.
Where was Fast Five filmed?
Fast Five was filmed mainly in Puerto Rico (doubling for Rio), Atlanta and the Arizona desert, with some real footage of Rio de Janeiro.
Every Fast Five location, explained
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Rio de Janeiro – Puerto Rico
Most of the film’s Rio, including the favela chases, was shot in Puerto Rico, around San Juan.
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The train heist – Arizona
The opening train robbery used the desert around Vidal and Parker on the Arizona-California border.
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Atlanta – the base
Interiors and city scenes used Atlanta and towns across Georgia.
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Real Rio de Janeiro
Second-unit crews captured genuine footage of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Planning a visit
The film’s Rio is largely Puerto Rico – San Juan and its hillside neighbourhoods – while Atlanta and the Arizona desert round out an accessible, if far-flung, trail.
Fast Five Fun Facts
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Rio is Puerto Rico Most of the film’s Rio de Janeiro was actually shot in Puerto Rico.
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The vault drag The finale, dragging a bank vault through the streets, became the series’ signature stunt.
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Enter The Rock Fast Five introduced Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs to the franchise.
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The heist pivot This film turned the street-racing series into a globe-trotting heist franchise.
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A desert train job The opening train robbery was filmed in the Arizona desert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Fast Five filmed?
Mainly in Puerto Rico (as Rio), Atlanta and the Arizona desert, with some real Rio de Janeiro footage.
Was Fast Five filmed in Rio?
Mostly no – the Rio scenes were largely shot in Puerto Rico, with some second-unit Rio footage.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – San Juan, Atlanta and the Arizona desert are all accessible.
