Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is undoubtedly a cinematic icon, celebrated for his remarkable acting prowess and boasting three Academy Awards. However, he's got nothing on Jason Statham when it comes to sheer action movie bravado. Statham, who has yet to win an Oscar, has performed feats in films that Day-Lewis could only dream of—choking a man with casino chips, knocking someone out with a coin, killing with a spoon, and even punching a man in the fist with his own head, all in the same film. There's simply no comparison.

Statham has solidified his status as a premier action star of the 21st century, which makes the release of his latest film, A Working Man, a thrilling event. To celebrate this new addition to his filmography, let's revisit some of the most unforgettable moments from Jason Statham's career, filled with action and humor. After all, until the Academy starts recognizing feats like walking through fire, water-skiing blindfolded, or mastering the piano later in life, this is the least we can do to honor his contributions.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever wondered if Jason Statham could take down three guys with his hands tied behind his back? In Homefront, he does just that, showcasing his unrivaled action hero prowess. It's the perfect way to kick off our list.

11. The Beekeeper

In The Beekeeper, Statham's character may be too lenient with some scam call center workers, allowing them to escape before blowing up their building. But he quickly redeems himself by chasing down the manager, strapping him to a truck, and driving off a bridge, dragging the villain behind. It's a brutal reminder that even bumblebees fly better than a 1967 Ford F-100.

10. Wild Card

Returning to the film mentioned in the intro, Wild Card, directed by the man behind Con Air and featuring Stanley Tucci with hair, showcases some of Statham's best fight scenes. In the climactic battle, he takes down five armed goons with just a spoon and a butter knife, emerging unscathed. Truly, Jason Statham is the king of knifey spoony.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race may not have won him critical acclaim, but it deserves recognition for its commitment to practical effects. Statham outsmarts the Juggernaut with the help of his rival, delivering one of the film's standout moments. In the battle of practical effects versus CGI, the former wins hands down.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's greatest hits would be complete without his epic battle against a megalodon in The Meg. Statham not only slices the beast open but also rides it into the air, stabbing its eye with a spear. The giant shark is then devoured by smaller sharks, proving that no matter the size of the predator, if it bleeds, Statham can kill it.

7. The Transporter

Landing at number seven is Statham's iconic role as Frank Martin in The Transporter. The 2002 original is packed with memorable action sequences, but the oil fight stands out. Greasing himself up, Frank slips past his enemies before using bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to take them down.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's transformation from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious series was contentious, but his actions in The Fate of the Furious are unforgettable. The airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's baby, combined with humor about poo, showcases Statham's blend of action and comedy at its best.

5. The Expendables

As part of Sylvester Stallone's Expendables franchise, Jason Statham's Lee Christmas has many standout moments. From kicking Scott Adkins into a helicopter to a brutal basketball court beatdown, Christmas proves that when he arrives, he's ready to take down anyone in his path.

4. Spy

In the comedy Spy, Statham's portrayal of Rick Ford, the unkillable secret agent, is scene-stealing. His tales of driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire, not the car but himself, are both hilarious and testament to his character's legendary toughness.

3. Transporter 2

Who could forget the iconic barrel roll in Transporter 2? Frank Martin calmly flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, displaying the confidence of a man brushing off a speck of dust. It's a testament to his cool-under-pressure demeanor.

2. Crank: High Voltage

After surviving a helicopter fall, Chev Chelios faces a new challenge in Crank 2 when his heart is stolen. The hallucination of a giant kaiju fight at a power station, featuring a 100-foot-tall version of himself, is as wild as it sounds.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Statham, in only his second film, steals the show with memorable lines and a standout performance. His character Turkish's response to Tommy's gun in his trousers ("What is a gun doing in your trousers?" "For protection." "Protection from what? Zee Germans?") is just one of many quotable moments from this gem of a movie.