Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is celebrated as one of the greatest actors in cinematic history, having secured three Academy Awards. In stark contrast, fellow English actor Jason Statham hasn't won any Oscars, but he's brought a different kind of excitement to the screen. Has Daniel Day-Lewis ever used a handful of casino chips to choke a man, knocked out someone with a coin, killed someone with a spoon, or punched someone in the fist with their own head? Jason Statham accomplished all these feats in one movie alone. There's simply no comparison.

Statham has solidified his status as one of the 21st century's most reliable action superstars. With his latest film, A Working Man, now in theaters, it's the perfect time to celebrate his career. Here are our top picks from Jason Statham's action-packed and often humorous filmography. After all, until the Academy starts awarding Oscars for feats like walking through fire, water-skiing blindfolded, or mastering the piano later in life, this is the least we can do.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever wonder if Jason Statham's action heroes could take down three opponents with their hands tied behind their back? In Homefront, Statham does just that, making it a thrilling way to start our list.

11. The Beekeeper

The one downside of The Beekeeper might be Statham's unexpected leniency towards some scam call center employees, allowing them to escape before blowing up the building. However, he redeems himself by tracking down the call center manager, strapping him to a truck, and sending it off a bridge, dragging the villain behind it. While bumblebees may not be the best flyers, they certainly outfly a 1967 Ford F-100.

10. Wild Card

Returning to the film mentioned in the introduction, Wild Card, despite its disappointing box office performance, showcases some of Statham's best fight scenes. Directed by the visionary behind Con Air, and featuring Stanley Tucci with hair, the movie's highlight is Statham taking down five armed goons with just a spoon and a butter knife, unscathed.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson may not be known for his critically acclaimed video game adaptations, but his 2008 film Death Race deserves recognition for its commitment to practical effects, showcasing spectacular crashes years before Mad Max: Fury Road. Statham's strategic outmaneuvering of the Juggernaut, with the help of his rival, is the film's standout moment.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's memorable moments would be complete without his epic battle against a megalodon in The Meg. Statham not only slices the giant shark open but also rides it as it leaps into the air, stabbing it in the eye with a metal spear. The prehistoric beast then falls prey to its smaller descendants, proving that if it bleeds, Statham can kill it.

7. The Transporter

Ranked at number seven, Statham's iconic role as Frank Martin in The Transporter is a showcase of non-stop action. From the container fight to the oil fight, where Frank uses bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks after greasing himself up to evade his foes, the film is a masterclass in action choreography.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's transition from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious series was initially controversial, but his redemption arc, especially the dramatic rescue of Dom and Elena's baby in The Fate of the Furious, showcases Statham's blend of action and humor at its best.

5. The Expendables

In Sylvester Stallone's Expendables series, Statham's character, Lee Christmas, stands out. From his fight with Scott Adkins to the memorable basketball court brawl where he swiftly defeats six opponents, Statham's action prowess is on full display.

4. Spy

In the hilarious Spy, Statham's portrayal of Rick Ford, the unkillable secret agent, showcases his comedic talent. His tales of surviving extreme situations, like driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire, are some of the film's funniest moments.

3. Transporter 2

The iconic barrel roll in Transporter 2 is a testament to Statham's cool under pressure. Frank Martin executes a perfect flip of his Audi to dislodge a bomb, demonstrating his character's nonchalant mastery over physics.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank 2, after surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios' heart is stolen. His hallucination of a giant kaiju fight at a power station, featuring a 100-foot-tall version of himself, is a surreal highlight of Statham's career.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Statham, in only his second film, holds his own among Hollywood heavyweights. His character Turkish delivers some of the movie's most memorable lines, such as the classic exchange about carrying a gun. It's a testament to Statham's early impact on cinema.