Parkour Films: A Leap into Action

Description: While not exclusively about parkour, this cult classic features scenes that have inspired many in the parkour community due to its portrayal of urban navigation and gang culture.

Fact: The film was based on Sol Yurick's novel, which was inspired by the ancient Greek tale "Anabasis." The movie's iconic subway scene has been replicated in numerous parkour videos.

Description: While not strictly parkour, the film's premise of a dystopian game show where contestants must outrun and outmaneuver hunters has inspired many parkour enthusiasts with its themes of survival and escape.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Stephen King (under the pseudonym Richard Bachman) and has influenced numerous reality TV shows and games.

Description: Daniel Craig's James Bond uses parkour to chase a bomb-maker through a construction site in Madagascar, setting a new tone for the Bond series with its gritty realism.

Fact: The parkour chase was performed by stuntman Sébastien Foucan, who helped popularize the sport.

Description: This French action film is a must-watch for parkour fans, featuring some of the most impressive parkour sequences ever filmed. Set in a dystopian future, it follows a skilled traceur trying to save his sister from a gang-controlled neighborhood.

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

Description: Jason Bourne's ability to navigate through cities using parkour-like techniques to evade capture adds an extra layer of excitement to this action-packed spy thriller.

Fact: The film won three Academy Awards for its editing, sound mixing, and sound editing, highlighting the intense chase sequences.

Description: A remake of "District B13," this film brings the parkour action to Detroit, with Paul Walker in the lead role, showcasing high-flying stunts and urban combat.

Fact: This was one of Paul Walker's last films before his untimely death. The film was released posthumously.

Description: Based on the video game series, this film features parkour as a central element of the assassin's movement through historical settings, blending action with historical fiction.

Fact: Michael Fassbender, who stars as the lead, trained extensively in parkour for his role.

Description: This film is considered one of the first to showcase parkour on the big screen. It tells the story of a group of young men known as Yamakasi, who use their parkour skills to help a child in need.

Fact: The term "Yamakasi" was coined by the founders of parkour to describe their philosophy and practice. The film's title translates to "Modern Day Samurai."

Description: This film, while not about parkour, features intense scenes of running and evasion that have a parkour-like intensity, making it a gripping watch for fans of the genre.

Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood as "13" in 2010, but the original remains a raw, intense thriller.

Description: Although primarily a snowboarding film, it includes segments where athletes use parkour-like techniques to navigate urban environments, making it a unique addition to this list.

Fact: Directed by Curt Morgan, the film features Travis Rice, one of the most influential snowboarders, showcasing his skills in both snow and urban settings.