District B13 (2004)
A pulse-pounding French action thriller that introduced parkour to global audiences through breathtaking stunts and razor-sharp urban choreography.
District B13 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Banlieue 13
- Release Year: 2004
- Directed by: Pierre Morel
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 24m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 9, 2004 (Germany - 18), November 10, 2004 (United States - R), January 17, 2006 (United Kingdom - 15), November 9, 2004 (France - 12), November 9, 2004 (Mexico - C), August 24, 2006 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Distrito 13 (ES), Banlieue 13 - Anschlag auf Paris (DE), Banlieue 13 (BE), 13 Dzielnica (PL), District 13 (UK), 暴力特區 (TW), District 13 (US), 13º Distrito (BR)
- Production Companies: EuropaCorp, TF1 Films Production
- Production Countries: France
District B13 - Plot
Set in the ghettos of Paris in 2010, an undercover cop and ex-thug try to infiltrate a gang in order to defuse a neutron bomb.
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District B13 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Pierre Morel
Main Cast
- David Belle
- Cyril Raffaelli
- Tony D'Amario
- Dany Verissimo-Petit
- Bibi Naceri
- Nicolas Woirion
- François Chattot
- Patrick Olivier
- Samir Guesmi
- Azad
Writers
- Bibi Naceri
- Luc Besson
Producers
- Luc Besson
- Mehdi Sayah
District B13 - FAQs
Where can you stream District B13?
District B13 is available to stream for free on Kanopy and Plex Channel, and with ads on Amazon Prime Video. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. fuboTV subscribers can watch it as part of their plan.
What is parkour and why is it central to District B13?
Parkour is a discipline of fluid, obstacle-defying movement through urban environments. District B13 is widely regarded as one of the first mainstream films to showcase parkour, largely because its lead, David Belle, is the co-founder of the discipline. The film's chase sequences became landmark moments in action cinema history.
Who are the main actors in District B13?
The film stars David Belle as Leïto, a resourceful resident of the walled ghetto, and Cyril Raffaelli as Captain Damien Tomaso, an elite undercover cop. Supporting roles are filled by Bibi Naceri as gang lord Taha, Dany Verissimo-Petit as Lola, and Tony D'Amario as enforcer K2.
What is District B13 about?
Set in a near-future Paris where dangerous housing projects have been walled off from the rest of the city, District B13 follows an undercover cop and a streetwise ex-thug who must join forces to recover a stolen neutron bomb before a criminal gang can use it to level the district.
Is District B13 based on a true story?
District B13 is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Luc Besson and Bibi Naceri. However, the film draws thematic inspiration from real social tensions in French banlieues, particularly the marginalization and urban neglect of suburban housing projects outside Paris.
When was District B13 released?
District B13 had its initial theatrical release on November 9, 2004, in France, Germany, and Mexico. It opened in the United States on November 10, 2004, followed by the United Kingdom on January 17, 2006, and South Korea on August 24, 2006.
What is the age rating for District B13?
District B13 is rated R in the United States, meaning viewers under 17 require accompanying parental guidance. The rating reflects the film's intense action sequences, violence, and strong language. In the UK it carries a 15 certificate, and in Germany it was rated 18.
Who directed District B13 and wrote the screenplay?
District B13 was directed by Pierre Morel, making it his feature directorial debut. The screenplay was co-written by Luc Besson, the prolific French filmmaker behind The Fifth Element and Léon, and Bibi Naceri, who also appears in the film as the main antagonist Taha.
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