Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is widely celebrated as one of the greatest actors in cinematic history, boasting three Academy Awards to his name. That's three more than the English action star Jason Statham. However, while Day-Lewis has never used casino chips to choke a man, knocked someone out with a coin, killed with a spoon, or punched a man's fist with his own head, Jason Statham did all these feats in one movie. There's no real comparison between their styles of acting.

Statham has solidified his status as a reliable action star of the 21st century. With his latest film, A Working Man, now released, it's the perfect time to celebrate some of the most memorable and entertaining moments from his action-packed career. Given that the Oscars don't award categories like walking through fire, blindfolded water-skiing, or late-life piano mastery, highlighting Statham's contributions 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 men with their hands tied behind their back? In Homefront, Statham proves it's not just a wonder—it's a reality. He takes out three assailants single-handedly, despite his hands being bound, making it an electrifying start to our list.

11. The Beekeeper

The Beekeeper may have shown a softer side to Statham as he spared some scam call center employees who apologized. But fans of his action prowess were not disappointed. Statham hunts down the call center manager, straps him to a truck, and sends it off a bridge, dragging the villain behind. A 1967 Ford F-100 might not fly like a bumblebee, but it certainly makes a statement.

10. Wild Card

Returning to Wild Card, the film that didn't do well at the box office but boasts some of Statham's finest fight scenes. Directed by the man behind Con Air and featuring Stanley Tucci with hair, Statham takes on five armed goons in the final showdown, using nothing but a spoon and a butter knife. He emerges unscathed, proving his prowess with kitchenware.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson's video game adaptations may not have garnered critical acclaim, but Death Race deserves recognition for its commitment to practical effects and high-octane action. Statham outsmarts the Juggernaut with the help of a rival, showcasing a thrilling highlight in a film that predates Mad Max: Fury Road's style by years.

8. The Meg

No list would be complete without Statham's epic battle against a megalodon in The Meg. He not only spears the giant shark but also rides it as it leaps into the air, stabbing its eye before it crashes back into the water and gets devoured by smaller sharks. If it bleeds, Statham can kill it.

7. The Transporter

In The Transporter, Statham's iconic role as Frank Martin showcases numerous action-packed scenes. Choosing one standout moment is tough, but the oil fight, where Frank uses grease to evade attackers before striking back with bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks, is unbeatable.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's redemption arc in the Fast and Furious series has been a rollercoaster, but since it was revealed he didn't kill Han, we can celebrate his action scenes guilt-free. The airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's son in The Fate of the Furious combines action with humor, making it a standout moment.

5. The Expendables

In the Expendables franchise, Statham's character Lee Christmas holds his own among action legends. His most memorable moment is the swift basketball court beatdown he delivers to his girlfriend's abusive ex and his friends, showcasing his brutal efficiency.

4. Spy

In the comedy film Spy, Statham's character Rick Ford steals the show with his exaggerated tales of toughness. His claim of driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire is not only hilarious but also encapsulates his larger-than-life persona.

3. Transporter 2

The barrel roll in Transporter 2 is iconic. Frank Martin calmly flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, demonstrating his cool under pressure and defying physics in the process.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank 2, after surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios faces a bizarre challenge when his heart is stolen. His hallucination of fighting as a giant kaiju version of himself at a power station is a testament to the film's wild creativity.

1. Snatch

Topping the list is Snatch, where Statham, in his second film role, not only holds his own against Hollywood heavyweights but also delivers some of the movie's most quotable lines. Turkish's quip about guns and Germans stands out as a classic moment in Statham's career.