Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is renowned as one of cinema's greatest actors, boasting three Academy Awards. However, he has never matched the sheer physical prowess displayed by fellow English actor Jason Statham, who famously choked a man with casino chips, knocked someone out with a coin, killed with a spoon, and even punched a man in the fist with his own head—all in the same movie. There's simply no comparison.

Jason 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, all the more thrilling. To celebrate, we're revisiting some of the most memorable and entertaining moments from Jason Statham's action-packed and often humorous film career. After all, until the Academy starts recognizing feats like walking through fire, water-skiing blindfolded, or mastering the piano late in life, it's the least we can do.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever wondered if Jason Statham's characters could take down multiple foes with their hands tied behind their backs? In Homefront, Statham proves it's possible by annihilating three adversaries in such a predicament. It's a fitting start to our list.

11. The Beekeeper

While The Beekeeper might have left us wanting more villainous retribution, Statham does deliver a thrilling moment. He spares some scam call centre employees who apologize, but redeems himself by chasing down their manager, strapping him to a truck, and sending it off a bridge. The manager's unfortunate ride behind the 1967 Ford F-100 is a testament to Statham's action flair.

10. Wild Card

Returning to the film mentioned earlier, Wild Card may have underperformed at the box office, but it's a gem for Statham fans. Directed by the visionary behind Con Air, the movie features Statham taking down five armed goons with just a spoon and a butter knife, showcasing some of the best fight scenes of his career.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race may not have garnered critical acclaim, but it deserves recognition for its commitment to practical effects and thrilling car chases. Statham's strategic alliance with his rival to outsmart the Juggernaut is a standout moment in this adrenaline-fueled film.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's highlights would be complete without his epic battle against a megalodon in The Meg. Statham not only spears the giant shark but also rides it as it leaps from the water, ultimately defeating it in a scene that blends action with sheer audacity.

7. The Transporter

In The Transporter, Jason Statham embodies the iconic Frank Martin. The original 2002 film is packed with dynamic fight scenes, but the oil fight stands out. Greasing himself up to evade his enemies, Statham uses bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to turn the tables in a thrilling sequence.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's redemption arc in the Fast and Furious series is controversial, but The Fate of the Furious offers a memorable moment with Statham's airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's baby. Mixing gun-fu with humor, it's a highlight of his time in the saga.

5. The Expendables

As Lee Christmas in The Expendables series, Statham holds his own among Hollywood's toughest. His basketball court beatdown of his girlfriend's abusive ex and his cronies is a brief but brutal showcase of his action prowess.

4. Spy

In the comedy Spy, Jason Statham shines as Rick Ford, a secret agent with a penchant for self-made suits and a resistance to 179 poisons. His humorous recounting of driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire is a standout in an already hilarious film.

3. Transporter 2

The barrel roll in Transporter 2 is iconic. Frank Martin's calm execution of flipping his Audi to dislodge a bomb beneath it is a testament to Statham's cool-under-pressure persona.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank 2, after surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios battles to retrieve his stolen heart. The hallucinatory fight at a power station, where Chev becomes a giant kaiju version of himself, is a testament to the film's wild creativity.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Jason Statham, in only his second film, delivers some of the movie's most memorable lines. His character Turkish's quip about guns and protection from "Zee Germans" is a highlight in a film brimming with sharp dialogue and standout performances.