Top 12 Jason Statham Film Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is celebrated as one of cinema's greatest actors, boasting three Academy Awards. In contrast, fellow English actor Jason Statham has yet to win an Oscar, but his action-packed performances offer a different kind of thrill. Has Day-Lewis ever choked someone with casino chips, knocked out an opponent with a coin, killed a man with a spoon, or punched someone in the fist with his own head? Jason Statham managed all these feats in the same film, showcasing his unique brand of action hero prowess.

Statham has solidified his status as a reliable action star in the 21st century. With his latest film, A Working Man, now in theaters, it's the perfect time to revisit some of the most memorable moments from his career. While the Oscars may not yet recognize achievements like walking through fire, blindfolded water-skiing, or late-life piano mastery, celebrating Statham's contributions is a must.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

13 Images12. Homefront

Ever wondered if Jason Statham's action heroes could take down adversaries with their hands tied? In Homefront, Statham proves just that, annihilating three opponents with his hands bound behind his back—a fitting way to start our list.

11. The Beekeeper

While The Beekeeper might have shown Statham sparing some scam call center employees, he quickly redeems himself by chasing down their manager, strapping him to a truck, and sending it off a bridge, dragging the villain behind. The film humorously compares bumblebees' flight to that of a 1967 Ford F-100's plunge.

10. Wild Card

Returning to Wild Card, directed by the mastermind behind Con Air, Statham showcases some of his career's best fight scenes. Armed with just a spoon and a butter knife, he takes down five gunmen unscathed, earning the title "king of knifey spoony."

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race may not have won critical acclaim, but it deserves recognition for its practical effects and Statham's cunning defeat of the Juggernaut through an alliance with his rival—a testament to the film's commitment to real stunts.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's highlights would be complete without his epic showdown with a megalodon in The Meg. Statham not only spears the giant shark but also rides it, stabbing it in the eye as it leaps from the water, proving that no predator is too large for him to handle.

7. The Transporter

In The Transporter, Statham's Frank Martin delivers a series of iconic fight scenes, but the oil fight stands out. Slipping through his enemies' grasp, Frank uses bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to turn the tide, showcasing his agility and combat prowess.

6. The Fate of the Furious

Deckard Shaw's redemption arc in the Fast and Furious series culminates in The Fate of the Furious, where Statham's airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's baby combines action with humor. His performance since his debut in Fast & Furious 6 continues to impress.

5. The Expendables

Joining the ranks of Hollywood's toughest in The Expendables, Statham's Lee Christmas shines in various scenes, but his swift basketball court beatdown of his girlfriend's abusive ex and his cronies is particularly memorable. Christmas may come once a year, but when he does, he brings a storm.

4. Spy

In Spy, Statham's comedic timing shines as Rick Ford, the indestructible spy who boasts about surviving incredible feats, including driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire. His performance adds a hilarious dimension to the film.

3. Transporter 2

The iconic barrel roll from Transporter 2 showcases Frank Martin's cool under pressure. Flipping his Audi to dislodge a bomb, he does so with the ease of brushing off a speck of dust, defying physics with style.

2. Crank: High Voltage

After surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios in Crank 2 hallucinates a giant fight as a 100-foot-tall version of himself, complete with a mask of his own head—a testament to the film's wild creativity.

1. Snatch

Topping our list is Snatch, where Statham, in just his second film role, holds his own against Hollywood giants. His character Turkish delivers some of the film's most quotable lines, making it a standout in his career.