Carjackers

20251h 37m Directed by Kamel Guemra
6.1
(197 votes)
ActionAdventure

Overview

By day, they're invisible—valets, hostesses, and bartenders at a luxury hotel. By night, they're the Carjackers, a crew of skilled drivers who track and rob wealthy clients on the road. As they plan their ultimate heist, the hotel director hires a ruthless hitman, to stop them at all costs. With danger closing in, can Nora, Zoe, Steve, and Prestance pull off their biggest score yet?

Carjackers

High-Octane Heists and Hotel Secrets: A Review of Carjackers

Noura Haddad
Noura HaddadSep 23, 2025
The latest addition to the action-adventure genre, Carjackers, promises an adrenaline-fueled ride with its unique blend of high-stakes heists and the secret lives of luxury hotel staff. The film's premise is undeniably intriguing, with a crew of skilled drivers leading double lives as they target wealthy clients on the road. As the story unfolds, the Carjackers' plans for their ultimate heist are put to the test, with a ruthless hitman hot on their heels. With a runtime of just 97 minutes, the movie moves at a brisk pace, barely giving viewers a chance to catch their breath.

The cast, comprising Nora, Zoe, Steve, and Prestance, delivers a solid performance, bringing depth and nuance to their characters. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, making their camaraderie and banter a highlight of the film. The action sequences are well-choreographed and intense, with the Carjackers' driving skills put to the test in a series of heart-pumping chases. However, the movie's plot is not without its flaws, relying on convenient coincidences and contrivances to propel the story forward. The hotel director's decision to hire a hitman to stop the Carjackers feels like a heavy-handed attempt to raise the stakes, rather than a organic development of the plot.

Despite these issues, Carjackers remains an enjoyable, if not entirely memorable, viewing experience. The film's themes of class inequality and the exploitation of service workers are timely and thought-provoking, adding a layer of depth to the otherwise straightforward action-adventure narrative. The movie's climax is both suspenseful and satisfying, with the Carjackers facing off against their nemesis in a tense, action-packed showdown. While Carjackers may not be a game-changer in the genre, it is a fun, fast-paced ride that is sure to appeal to fans of high-octane action and adventure. With a TMDB rating of 6.1/10, the movie has clearly resonated with some viewers, even if it falls short of being a truly great film. Overall, Carjackers is a solid choice for those looking for a lighthearted, entertaining thrill ride, but may not offer enough substance for viewers seeking a more complex, nuanced cinematic experience.

CAST

Zoé Marchal
Zoé Marchal
Nora
Franck Gastambide
Franck Gastambide
Elias
Bosh
Bosh
Steve
Mareva Ranarivelo
Mareva Ranarivelo
Zoé
Alassane Diong
Alassane Diong
Prestance
Mylène Jampanoï
Mylène Jampanoï
Catherine Lang
Alix Bénézech
Alix Bénézech
Escort 2 Debaers
Hafid F. Benamar
Hafid F. Benamar
Toufik
Florence Fauquet
Florence Fauquet
Laura
Jonathan Demurger
Jonathan Demurger
Debaers

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