Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis may be celebrated for his remarkable acting prowess and multiple Academy Awards, but when it comes to sheer action hero antics, he can't hold a candle to Jason Statham. Statham, with his zero Oscars, has managed to perform feats that are the stuff of action movie legends, from choking a man with casino chips to knocking someone out with a coin, killing with a spoon, and even using someone's head to punch their own fist—all in the same film. There's simply no competition here.

Statham has solidified his status as one of the 21st century's most reliable action stars. With his latest release, A Working Man, it's the perfect time to celebrate his career's most memorable moments. While the Oscars may not recognize feats like walking through fire, blindfolded water-skiing, or mastering the piano later in life, we can honor Statham's unique contributions to cinema.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever wondered if Jason Statham's characters could take down multiple adversaries with their hands tied? In Homefront, Statham proves it's not just a possibility but a reality, dispatching three foes with his hands bound. It's an electrifying way to start our list.

11. The Beekeeper

In The Beekeeper, Statham's softer side is on display when he spares some scam call center workers. However, he doesn't disappoint his fans entirely. He tracks down the manager, straps him to a truck, and sends the vehicle off a bridge, dragging the villain behind. It's a reminder that even bumblebees fly better than a 1967 Ford F-100.

10. Wild Card

Returning to Wild Card, a film that didn't get the recognition it deserved, Statham delivers some of his career's best fight scenes. In the climax, he takes on five armed men with nothing but a spoon and a butter knife, emerging unscathed. Truly, Jason Statham reigns supreme in the realm of "knifey spoony."

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race might not have won him critical acclaim, but it showcases his commitment to practical effects, predating Mad Max: Fury Road by years. Statham's tactical outmaneuvering of the Juggernaut, in collaboration with his rival, stands out as a highlight, proving the superiority of practical effects over CGI.

8. The Meg

No list of Statham's greatest hits would be complete without his epic battle in The Meg. He doesn't just kill a megalodon; he spears it open, surfs its leap, and stabs its eye before it's devoured by smaller sharks. It's a testament to his prowess against any predator.

7. The Transporter

Sliding into the seventh spot is Statham's iconic role as Frank Martin in The Transporter. With action choreographed by Corey Yuen, the film is packed with memorable fights. The oil fight, where Frank uses bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to defeat his foes, is a standout.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's redemption in the Fast and Furious series is a fan favorite, especially his heroic rescue of Dom and Elena's son in The Fate of the Furious. This scene blends high-octane action with humor, showcasing Statham's versatility.

5. The Expendables

As Lee Christmas in The Expendables, Statham holds his own among Hollywood's toughest. His brutal basketball court brawl against his girlfriend's abusive ex and his friends is a quick and fierce display of his action chops.

4. Spy

In the comedy Spy, Statham's Rick Ford steals the show with his over-the-top tales of invincibility, including driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire. His comedic timing and delivery add a new dimension to his action star persona.

3. Transporter 2

The barrel roll in Transporter 2 is a testament to Statham's cool under pressure. Flipping his Audi to dislodge a bomb, he does so with the nonchalance of someone brushing off a speck of dust.

2. Crank: High Voltage

After surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios in Crank 2 battles Chinese gangsters for his stolen heart. His hallucination of a kaiju-sized fight at a power station, complete with a mask of his own face, is as surreal as it is unforgettable.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Statham delivers some of cinema's most quotable lines in his second film role. His character Turkish's witty exchanges, like the one about protection from "Zee Germans," cement his place as a standout in a film filled with heavyweights.