Top 12 Jason Statham Movie Highlights

Daniel Day-Lewis is widely recognized as one of the greatest actors in cinematic history, boasting three Academy Awards to his name. Yet, he can't hold a candle to the sheer action-packed prowess of Jason Statham, who, despite having no Oscars, has delivered some of the most memorable and thrilling moments in film. From choking a man with casino chips to knocking someone out with a coin, killing with a spoon, and even punching a man in the fist with his own head—all in the same movie—Statham's feats are legendary.

As Statham's latest film, A Working Man, hits the screens, it's the perfect time to celebrate his iconic career. Here's a countdown of our favorite Jason Statham movie moments, showcasing why he's one of the 21st century's most reliable action stars. After all, until the Academy starts awarding Oscars for feats like walking through fire, water-skiing blindfolded, or mastering the piano later in life, this tribute is the least we can do.

The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments

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12. Homefront

Ever get the feeling that Jason Statham's characters could take down three men with their hands tied behind their back? In Homefront, Statham proves this by annihilating three foes under those exact conditions. It's a thrilling way to kick off this list.

11. The Beekeeper

In The Beekeeper, Statham's softer side emerges as he spares some scam call center employees, but he quickly redeems himself. He tracks down the call center manager, straps him to a truck, and sends the vehicle off a bridge, dragging the villain behind it. While bumblebees may not be the best flyers, they certainly outperform a 1967 Ford F-100 in this scenario.

10. Wild Card

Wild Card may have flopped at the box office, but it features some of Statham's best fight scenes. Directed by the man behind Con Air and starring Stanley Tucci with hair, the film culminates in Statham taking down five gunmen with just a spoon and a butter knife. Truly, he's the king of knifey spoony.

9. Death Race

Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race showcases practical effects at their best, predating Mad Max: Fury Road by seven years. Statham's strategic alliance with his rival to defeat the Juggernaut is a standout moment, proving that practical effects can triumph over CGI any day.

8. The Meg

No list of Jason Statham's greatest moments would be complete without his epic battle against a megalodon in The Meg. Statham not only slices the giant shark from teeth to tail but also surfs it while stabbing its eye with a spear. It's a reminder that if it bleeds, Statham can kill it.

7. The Transporter

In the original Transporter, Statham's character, Frank Martin, delivers 90 minutes of high-quality action. The oil fight, where Frank uses bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to defeat his greased-up foes, is a standout moment among many memorable fights.

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 performs an airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's baby, blending gun-fu with humor. It's a testament to his versatility and action prowess.

5. The Expendables

As Lee Christmas in The Expendables, Statham stands out among Hollywood's toughest. His brutal basketball court beatdown in the first film is a highlight, showcasing his ability to dispatch multiple foes in record time.

4. Spy

In Spy, Statham's comedic timing shines as Rick Ford, the unkillable agent. His tales of driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire are hilarious and showcase his ability to blend action with humor seamlessly.

3. Transporter 2

The infamous 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 ease of brushing off a speck of dust, proving that physics can indeed be cancelled.

2. Crank: High Voltage

In Crank: High Voltage, Statham's character, Chev Chelios, hallucinates a fight at a power station as a 100-foot-tall kaiju version of himself. It's a surreal and unforgettable moment in a film known for its over-the-top action.

1. Snatch

In Snatch, Statham's second film, he steals the show with his quotable lines and charismatic performance. His character Turkish's response to Tommy's gun in his trousers—"What is a gun doing in your trousers?" "For protection." "Protection from what? Zee Germans?"—is just one of many iconic moments that cement Statham's place in cinema history.