The Best Jason Statham Movies Ever

Jason Bancroft
Updated September 22, 2023 22.3K votes 4.3K voters 357.4K views
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Over 4,000 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best Jason Statham movies of all time. Action-packed and thrilling, these movies feature some of the most iconic performances from one of Hollywood's biggest stars. From adrenaline-fueled thrillers like The Transporter series to intense crime dramas like The Mechanic, every entry on this list is a must watch.

One standout action classic is The Bank Job, in which Statham plays Terry Leather, a former criminal who gets involved in an elaborate heist when his old associate reveals the details of a lucrative robbery that no one else knows about. With its smart dialogue and solid plot twists, this film showcases Statham's talents as both an actor and an action star at their finest.

Another top pick is Crank, where viewers follow Chev Chelios as he discovers that someone has poisoned him with a deadly drug and seeks revenge against them before his time runs out. This highly entertaining ride blends outrageous stunt work with dark humor for maximum effect - proving why it's become such a fan favorite over the years.

These are just two examples from our comprehensive ranking of Jason Statham’s greatest films – but don't forget to vote up your favorites!

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  • The Transporter
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    The Transporter

    Jason Statham, Shu Qi, François Berléand
    1,587 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Corey Yuen

    Character: Frank Martin

    In The Transporter, Frank Martin (Jason Statham), an ex-special forces operative, navigates the hazardous world of illicit courier service. His carefully regulated life takes a turn when he breaks his steadfast rule of not inspecting packages. The parcel reveals a distressed woman, Lai (Shu Qi), leading him into a perilous web of human trafficking and corruption. As the plot thickens, Frank employs his combat skills to dismantle the nefarious ring and ensure justice. This action-thriller, teeming with high-speed chases and intense fight sequences, presents a gripping narrative of courage amid chaos.

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  • Transporter 2
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    Transporter 2

    Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Alessandro Gassman
    1,150 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Louis Leterrier

    Character: Frank Martin

    Mercenary Frank Martin (Jason Statham) has accepted a job that seems easy enough, as chauffeur and bodyguard to young Jack (Hunter Clary), son of crusading politician Jefferson Billings (Matthew Modine). The problem is that Billings is crusading against an international drug cartel. They retaliate by kidnapping Jack and infecting him with a deadly and highly contagious virus. Responsible for the boy, Frank must reclaim him and then find an antidote before scores of innocents are stricken.

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  • The Mechanic
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    The Mechanic

    Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland
    1,178 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: Simon West

    Character: Arthur Bishop

    One of an elite group of assassins, Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) may be the best in the business. Bishop carries out his assignments with precision, detachment and adherence to a strict code, but when Harry (Donald Sutherland), his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Bishop vows revenge. Harry's son (Ben Foster) comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

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  • Snatch
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    Snatch

    Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Brad Pitt
    933 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Guy Ritchie

    Character: Turkish

    Snatch, a crime comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, is an energetic caper set in the underbelly of London's seedy underworld. Frankie Four Fingers (Benicio Del Toro) steals a priceless diamond, unwittingly setting off a chain of events involving shady characters like Turkish (Jason Statham), a boxing promoter, and Tommy (Stephen Graham), his naive partner. Add to this mix Bullet Tooth Tony (Vinnie Jones), an enforcer with a reputation as solid as his moniker suggests, and you have a chaotic scramble for power and wealth. This film weaves together multiple subplots that are as unpredictable as they are entertaining.

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  • The Bank Job
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    The Bank Job

    Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Richard Lintern
    707 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Roger Donaldson

    Character: Terry Leather

    Self-reformed petty criminal Terry Leather (Jason Statham) has become a financially struggling car dealer and settled into a pedestrian London life with his wife and kids, but takes the plunge into big crime when his ex-girlfriend, Martine (Saffron Burrows), turns up with an offer to pull off a lucrative bank heist. After Terry assembles his crew of misfits and begins the operation, he finds that there are other agendas at play, and powerful players who have designs on the vault's contents.

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  • Safe
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    Safe

    Jason Statham, Robert John Burke, Chris Sarandon
    947 votes
    • Released: 2012
    • Directed by: Boaz Yakin

    Character: Luke Wright

    Luke Wright is a two-bit cage fighter, until the day he throws a fixed match. In retaliation, the Russian mob murders his family and destroys his life. Though alone and haunted by grief, Luke springs into action to save a Chinese girl (Catherine Chan) from the same gangsters who killed his family -- and lands in the middle of a high-stakes war. The girl is no ordinary child; she's a math prodigy who holds in her head a numerical code for which various factions are ready to kill.

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