Yamakasi (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Yamakasi is an action, drama and crime film directed by Ariel Zeitoun, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Yamakasi - Les samouraïs des temps modernes is a 2001 French movie written by Luc Besson. It demonstrates the skills of the Yamakasi, a group of traceurs who battle against injustice in the Paris ghetto. They use parkour to steal from the rich in order to pay off medical bills for a kid injured copying their techniques.
Who’s in it. Yamakasi stars Châu Belle Dinh as Baseball, Williams Belle as L`Araignee, Malik Diouf as La Belette and Yann Hnautra as Zicmu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Yamakasi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yamakasi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yamakasi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yamakasi (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yamakasi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yamakasi worth watching?
- Yamakasi holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yamakasi?
- Yamakasi stars Châu Belle Dinh, Williams Belle, Malik Diouf, Yann Hnautra and Guylain N'Guba-Boyeke.
- When was Yamakasi released?
- Yamakasi was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.