District B13 (2006): Cast, Ratings & Plot
District B13 is a 2006 action thriller directed by Pierre Morel, starring David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Pierre Morel
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is District B13 About?
The premise of District B13 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a decaying, walled-off Parisian suburb, a skilled but maverick cop reluctantly partners with a former criminal to stop a demolition expert from destroying a vital power plant. Their mission involves infiltrating the dangerous District 13, where they must confront a ruthless gang leader and rescue the officer's sister. The stakes are high as they navigate the complex web of alliances and betrayals within the lawless zone.
District B13 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- time bomb
- police
- gang
- ghetto
- paris france
- fight
- gangster
- crime boss
- dystopia
- parkour
- france
- near future
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- kiss
- man wears a wig
- countdown
- watching tv
- body lands on a car
- falling through the floor
- europe
- bomb
- undercover cop
- sister
- undercover
- neutron bomb
- 2010s
- drugs
- robbery
- mission
- arrest
- rescue attempt
- criminal
- heroin
- drug dealer
- drug lord
- crime lord
- rescue
- kidnapping
- wall
- betrayal
- building
- written by star
- first part
- die hard scenario
- police shootout
- studio logo segues into film
- martial arts
- construction site
- handcuffed
- box of matches
- hanging upside down
District B13 Cast
David Belle leads the cast, with Cyril Raffaelli. Directed by Pierre Morel.
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Director Pierre Morel
More from Pierre Morel
More films directed by Pierre Morel, best-rated first: Canary Black, Taken, From Paris with Love and The Gunman.
District B13 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave District B13 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.3
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District B13 Plot Summary
What happens in District B13 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2010, the impoverished outskirts of Paris, specifically Banlieue 13, a densely populated ghetto housing over two million people, have spiraled into mayhem. With the government unable to manage the rampant lawlessness, they’ve constructed a high wall around the area, effectively imprisoning its residents and denying them access to essential services such as education and utilities. Police checkpoints have become the gatekeepers, controlling all movement in and out of this desperate labyrinth of suffering. Amidst this grim scenario rises Leïto, a formidable figure determined to rid his neighborhood of rival gangs and illegal activities, including a fortune in drugs that surprisingly fell into his possession.
Full summary
The whole story of District B13, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know District B13?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 13 Bombs in Jakarta, Brick Mansions and Assault on Precinct 13.
District B13 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of District B13, each answered in a sentence.
How long is District B13?
District B13 runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was District B13 released?
District B13 was released on June 2, 2006.
Who directed District B13?
District B13 was directed by Pierre Morel.
More films by Pierre Morel Who is in the cast of District B13?
District B13 stars David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli.
How is District B13 rated?
District B13 has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
Does District B13 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. District B13 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is District B13 in?
The original language of District B13 is French.
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