Top 10 Parkour Adventure Films

Description: Daniel Craig's debut as James Bond includes a memorable parkour chase scene in Madagascar, where Bond pursues a bomb-maker through construction sites and rooftops.

Fact: The parkour chase was choreographed by Sébastien Foucan, one of the pioneers of parkour.

Description: Set in a dystopian future where the French government has walled off the suburbs, this film follows Leito, a skilled parkour practitioner, as he teams up with a rogue cop to save his sister and bring down the corrupt system. The film is renowned for its groundbreaking parkour sequences that set the standard for action films to come.

Fact: The film was directed by Pierre Morel, who later directed "Taken." The parkour scenes were performed by David Belle, one of the founders of parkour.

Description: While not exclusively about parkour, Jason Bourne's (Matt Damon) escape sequences through cities like Tangier and New York showcase parkour-like movements, making it a thrilling watch for fans of the discipline.

Fact: The film's chase scenes were meticulously planned to incorporate real parkour techniques, enhancing the realism of Bourne's escapes.

Description: While primarily a martial arts film, it includes impressive parkour sequences as the protagonist, a master swordsman, navigates through the American West.

Fact: The film combines elements of Westerns with Eastern martial arts, creating a unique visual style.

Description: Jason Statham's character, Frank Martin, uses parkour techniques to navigate through various obstacles while on a mission. The film features some of the most dynamic chase scenes in the series.

Fact: The film was shot in France, Russia, and the UK, showcasing diverse urban landscapes for parkour action.

Description: A remake of "District B13," this film stars Paul Walker as an undercover cop infiltrating a walled-off Detroit neighborhood to dismantle a drug lord's empire. The movie features intense parkour action, with Walker's character using the urban landscape to his advantage.

Fact: This was one of Paul Walker's last films before his untimely death. The film was dedicated to his memory.

Description: This French film tells the story of the Yamakasi, a group of parkour practitioners, who must save a child's life after one of their stunts goes wrong. It's a blend of action, drama, and the philosophy behind parkour.

Fact: The term "Yamakasi" was coined by the founders of parkour, and the film helped popularize the sport globally.

Description: Although not a traditional parkour film, it includes scenes where the protagonist uses parkour-like movements to evade capture in a deadly game of Russian roulette.

Fact: The film won the World Cinema Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in

Description: Although focused on snowboarding, this film captures the spirit of adventure and freedom akin to parkour, with athletes navigating through extreme environments with grace and skill.

Fact: It was one of the first films to use drone footage extensively for capturing action sports.

Description: This documentary-style film follows the lives of parkour athletes, showcasing their training, competitions, and personal stories, giving viewers an authentic look into the sport.

Fact: It features interviews with some of the most influential figures in the parkour community.