
Yamakasi
Directed by Ariel Zeitoun, Julien Seri
Produced by EuropaCorp, Leeloo Productions
A high-energy action film that uses parkour spectacle to explore themes of urban inequality and Robin Hood-style justice, balancing thrilling physicality with social conscience.
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.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Does Yamakasi end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Yamakasi scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Yamakasi violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Yamakasi sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Yamakasi easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Yamakasi
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Yamakasi
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Yamakasi, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Yamakasi, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Yamakasi, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































