Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis, revered as one of cinema's finest actors, boasts three Academy Awards to his name—three more than his fellow Englishman, Jason Statham. Yet, while Day-Lewis may have mastered the art of method acting, has he ever matched Statham's feats of dispatching foes with casino chips, coins, spoons, or even using an opponent's head to punch another in the face? All accomplished by Statham in a single film. There's simply no comparison.

Jason Statham has solidified his status as a go-to action icon of the 21st century. With his latest film, A Working Man, now in theaters, it's the perfect time to celebrate his career's most thrilling and comedic highlights. After all, until the Oscars start recognizing feats like walking through fire, blindfolded water-skiing, or late-life piano mastery, it's the least we can do.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever get the sense that Jason Statham's action heroes could take on a small army with their hands tied? In Homefront, Statham proves just that by effortlessly taking down three assailants with his hands bound behind his back—a fitting start to our list.

11. The Beekeeper

The Beekeeper may have had a soft spot for apologetic scam call center workers, allowing them to escape before blowing up their building. But true to form, Statham doesn't let the main villain off the hook. He chases down the call center manager, straps him to a truck, and sends the vehicle—and the screaming scoundrel—off a bridge. Bumblebees might struggle to fly, but they fare better than a 1967 Ford F-100.

10. Wild Card

Let's revisit the film mentioned earlier, Wild Card, which, despite its box office disappointment, showcases some of Statham's finest fight scenes. Directed by the visionary behind Con Air, and featuring Stanley Tucci with hair, the movie's climax sees Statham taking down five armed thugs with nothing but a spoon and a butter knife, emerging unscathed. Truly, the king of "knifey spoony."

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson may not have won awards for his video game adaptations, but his 2008 film Death Race deserves recognition for its commitment to practical effects and thrilling car crashes, predating Mad Max: Fury Road by several years. Statham's strategic victory over the Juggernaut, in collusion with his rival, is the film's standout moment.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's iconic 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, impaling it with a spear. As the creature falls back into the water, it's devoured by smaller sharks—a testament to Statham's prowess: if it bleeds, he can kill it.

7. The Transporter

At number seven, we have one of Statham's most memorable roles as Frank Martin in The Transporter. The 2002 film is packed with exhilarating fight scenes, but the oil fight stands out. Slick with oil, Frank effortlessly slips past his enemies before using bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to turn the tide.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's transition from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious series was initially divisive, but with the revelation in Fast 9 that he didn't kill Han, fans can now relish his past heroics guilt-free. One unforgettable moment is his daring airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's baby in The Fate of the Furious, blending gun-fu with humor.

5. The Expendables

In Sylvester Stallone's Expendables series, Statham's character, Lee Christmas, gets plenty of screen time to showcase his skills. From kicking Scott Adkins into a helicopter to igniting foes with a flare, his most memorable moment is the swift and brutal beatdown of his girlfriend's abusive ex and his cronies on a basketball court.

4. Spy

In the hilarious Spy, Jason Statham steals the show as the indestructible Rick Ford. His comedic timing shines as he boasts about surviving impossible feats, like driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire—a testament to his legendary toughness.

3. Transporter 2

How could we overlook the legendary barrel roll in Transporter 2? Frank Martin calmly flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, displaying the cool confidence of a man brushing off a speck of dust. A masterclass in defying physics.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank 2, after surviving a helicopter fall, Chev Chelios must retrieve his stolen heart from Chinese gangsters. The film's surreal highlight is Chev's hallucination of a colossal fight at a power station, where he battles as a giant kaiju version of himself.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Jason Statham, in just his second film role, holds his own against heavyweights like Brad Pitt and Benicio Del Toro. Amidst a barrage of memorable lines, Turkish's quip about Tommy's gun stands out ("What is a gun doing in your trousers?" "For protection." "Protection from what? Zee Germans?"). A safer bet than any suggestion from Brick Top.