Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is renowned as one of the greatest actors in cinematic history, boasting three Academy Awards to his name—three more than his fellow English actor, Jason Statham. However, while Day-Lewis excels in dramatic roles, Statham has carved out a niche as one of the 21st century's most reliable action stars. Has Day-Lewis ever choked a man with casino chips, knocked someone out with a coin, killed with a spoon, or punched someone in the fist with their own head? No, but Jason Statham did all of these in a single movie, making the comparison rather one-sided.

Statham's reputation as an action superstar continues to grow, and fans are thrilled about his latest release, A Working Man. To celebrate, let's dive into some of the most memorable and entertaining moments from Jason Statham's illustrious career. After all, until the Oscars start recognizing feats like walking through fire, water-skiing blindfolded, or mastering the piano late in life, it's only fitting we honor Statham's unique talents.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

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12. Homefront

Ever get the sense that Jason Statham's characters could take down multiple adversaries with their hands tied behind their back? In Homefront, he proves just that, annihilating three foes while bound. It's a perfect way to kick off this list of his most iconic moments.

11. The Beekeeper

In The Beekeeper, Statham's character might be too lenient with some call center employees, allowing them to escape before blowing up their building. However, he redeems himself by tracking down the call center manager, strapping him to a truck, and sending the vehicle off a bridge, dragging the manager behind it. It's a harsh lesson in justice, Statham-style.

10. Wild Card

Returning to the film mentioned in the introduction, Wild Card may have underperformed at the box office, but it boasts some of Statham's best fight scenes. Directed by the man behind Con Air and featuring Stanley Tucci with hair, the movie's final showdown sees Statham dispatch five gunmen with just a spoon and a butter knife, emerging unscathed. Truly, the king of knifey spoony.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson may not be renowned for his video game adaptations, but he deserves credit for Death Race, a film that predated Mad Max: Fury Road by seven years with its commitment to practical effects and explosive car chases. Statham's clever outmaneuvering of the Juggernaut, with help from a rival, stands out as a highlight.

8. The Meg

No list of Statham's most memorable moments would be complete without his epic battle in The Meg, where he kills a megalodon with a metal spear. After slicing the beast open, Statham surfs the shark as it leaps out of the water, ultimately impaling it with a stick through its eye. If it bleeds, Statham can kill it, no matter the size.

7. The Transporter

In the iconic role of Frank Martin from The Transporter, Statham delivers a series of memorable action scenes. The original 2002 film, directed by Corey Yuen, is packed with Hong Kong-style fight choreography. The standout moment? The oil fight, where Frank uses his slicked-up body to evade attackers before using bicycle pedals and spinning kicks to take them down.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's transition from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious franchise was initially controversial, but with the revelation in Fast 9 that he didn't kill Han, fans can now appreciate his earlier heroics. One of the standout moments is in The Fate of the Furious, where Shaw performs an airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's son, blending gun-fu with humor.

5. The Expendables

In the Expendables franchise, Statham's character, Lee Christmas, gets to shine alongside other action legends. From kicking Scott Adkins into a helicopter to a brutal basketball court beatdown, Statham's moments are memorable. His swift takedown of six men in mere seconds is a testament to his action prowess.

4. Spy

In the comedic film Spy, Statham plays Rick Ford, an unkillable secret agent with a flair for the dramatic. His best moment comes when he boasts about his incredible feats to Melissa McCarthy, including driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire. It's a hilarious showcase of Statham's comedic talent.

3. Transporter 2

Who could forget the iconic barrel roll in Transporter 2? Frank Martin calmly flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, demonstrating the cool confidence that defines Statham's characters. It's a physics-defying stunt that encapsulates the essence of his action hero persona.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank 2, after surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios must retrieve his stolen heart. One of the most surreal moments is his hallucination of fighting as a giant kaiju version of himself at a power station, wearing a mask of his own head. It's a testament to the wild, over-the-top nature of Statham's films.

1. Snatch

In Snatch, Statham's second film after Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, he holds his own against Hollywood heavyweights. Delivering some of the movie's most quotable lines, Statham's performance as Turkish is unforgettable. His response to Tommy's gun in his trousers ("What is a gun doing in your trousers?" "For protection." "Protection from what? Zee Germans?") is a standout in a film full of memorable dialogue.