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A nonstop thrill ride, District B13's dizzying action sequences more than make up for any expository flaws. Read critic reviews

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In 21st-century Paris, a member (Cyril Raffaelli) of an elite police squad must enter a crime-ridden ghetto to defuse a bomb that has fallen into the hands of Taha (Larbi Naceri), a powerful hoodlum. The cop joins forces with a civilian (David Belle) who must rescue his sister (Dany Verissimo) from the same criminal who holds the bomb.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Drug Content|Language|Strong Violence)
  • Genre:
    mystery and thriller, sci fi, action
  • Original Language:
    French (Canada)
  • Director:
    Pierre Morel
  • Producer:
    Luc Besson
  • Writer:
    Luc Besson, Bibi Naceri
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    EuropaCorp
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Cyril Raffaelli
Damien
David Belle
Leito
Tony D'Amario
K2
Larbi Naceri
Taha
Dany Verissimo
Lola
François Chattot
Kruger
Nicolas Woirion
Corsini
Patrick Olivier
Le Colonel
Samir Guesmi
Jamel
Jérôme Gadner
K2 Boy 1
Pierre Morel
Director
Luc Besson
Writer
Bibi Naceri
Writer
Luc Besson
Producer
Bernard Grenet
Executive Producer
D.A. Octopuss
Original Music
Manuel Teran
Cinematographer
Frédéric Thoraval
Film Editor
Swan Pham
Casting
Hugues Tissandier
Production Design
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Audience Reviews for District B13

  • Oct 01, 2013
    Luc Besson delivers another exciting action-packed adventure with District B13. In a dystopian future where out of control districts of Paris have been walled up and turned over to crime lords a gangster named Taha gets ahold of a nuclear missile, and it's up to an elite police officer to find the missile and disarm it. The action sequences are especially good, particularly the fight choreography. And, they're made even more dynamic and intense with the fast-paced directing style. Incredibly entertaining, District B13 is a high-adrenaline thrill ride.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • May 21, 2013
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    Directors C Super Reviewer
  • Mar 16, 2012
    Good movie that could've used one more sustained action sequence for it to be really good. In a movie where it's all about the stylish action, you'd hope there would be more. Especially considering how the story is absolutely nothing. But, then again, the action scenes that are there are pretty tremendous and over-the-top. That alone makes this movie good, at least. Though it could've been much better.
    Jesse O Super Reviewer
  • Aug 15, 2011
    It may not serve as the most original film when you think about the story, but the atmosphere, the look, and the events are all very new and awesome to watch. As two unlikely men are teamed up to disarm a bomb stolen from a gang in Paris, they find trouble along the way, falling into predicaments leading to action sequences that will take your breath away. The choreography is brilliant, the action is top-notch, the story is believable but does reach a few over-the-top moments, and the editing is done so well that any viewer will be happy that they can follow every move by the main cast. From parkour to true explosive action, District B13 is a full-on adrenaline-fuelled-thrill-ride.
    KJ P Super Reviewer
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