Daniel Day-Lewis has been acclaimed as one of the greatest actors in film history, boasting three Academy Awards to his name—three more than his fellow English actor, Jason Statham. Yet, while Day-Lewis has never used casino chips to choke a man, knocked out someone with a coin, killed with a spoon, or punched a man in the fist with his own head, Jason Statham has done all this in one movie alone. Clearly, the competition is unmatched.
Statham has solidified his status as one of the most reliable action stars of the 21st century. With his latest release, A Working Man, it's the perfect time to celebrate some of the standout moments from his action-packed and often hilarious career. After all, until the Oscars start recognizing feats like walking through fire, blindfolded water-skiing, or mastering the piano later in life, this is the least we can do.
The Best Jason Statham Movie Moments
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12. Homefront
Ever wondered if Jason Statham's action heroes could take down three men with their hands tied behind their back? In Homefront, Statham proves it's not just a feeling—it's a fact. He annihilates three adversaries with his hands bound, setting the stage for an unforgettable start to our list.
The Beekeeper
In The Beekeeper, Statham's softer side is evident when he spares some scam call center employees who apologize before he demolishes their building. However, fans of his ruthless persona are not left disappointed. He tracks down the call center manager, straps him to a truck, and sends it off a bridge, dragging the villain behind. While bumblebees may not be the most efficient flyers, they certainly outdo a 1967 Ford F-100 in this scenario.
Wild Card
Returning to the film mentioned in the introduction, Wild Card—despite its box office flop—deserves recognition. Directed by the mastermind behind Con Air and featuring Stanley Tucci with hair, it showcases some of Statham's finest fight scenes. In the climactic battle, he dispatches five armed goons with just a spoon and a butter knife, emerging unscathed. Jason Statham: the undisputed king of knifey spoony.
Death Race
Paul W.S. Anderson's track record with video game adaptations may not be stellar, but his 2008 film Death Race deserves applause. It showcases a commitment to practical effects and thrilling car crashes that predates Mad Max: Fury Road by seven years. Statham's strategic alliance with his rival to outsmart the Juggernaut is the film's highlight, proving that practical effects reign supreme over CGI.
The Meg
No list of Jason Statham's memorable 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 as it leaps into the air, impaling it with a spear through its eye. As the beast falls back into the water, it's devoured by smaller sharks, proving that no matter the predator, if it bleeds, Statham can kill it.
The Transporter
At number seven, we have one of Statham's most iconic roles: Frank Martin in The Transporter. The 2002 original is packed with Hong Kong-style fight scenes directed by Corey Yuen. Choosing a single moment is tough, but the oil fight stands out. Frank covers himself in oil to slip through his enemies' grasp before using bicycle pedals and spinning heel kicks to turn the tables.
The Fate of the Furious
Deckard Shaw's transition from villain to hero in the Fast and Furious series was initially controversial, but his innocence in Han's death, confirmed in Fast 9, allows us to enjoy his past heroics guilt-free. One standout moment is his airborne rescue of Dom and Elena's baby in The Fate of the Furious, blending gun-fu with humor about poo, marking one of Statham's greatest highlights in the saga.
The Expendables
In Sylvester Stallone's Expendables franchise, Jason Statham's Lee Christmas shines alongside Hollywood's toughest. From kicking Scott Adkins into a helicopter to firing a flare from a flying boat, his moments are memorable. However, the basketball court beatdown of his girlfriend's abusive ex and his cronies in just 16 seconds is the most iconic. Christmas may come once a year, but when he does, he delivers a brutal gift.
Spy
In the uproariously funny Spy, Jason Statham steals the show as Rick Ford, the unkillable agent immune to 179 poisons and a tailor of his own suits. His comedic timing shines brightest when he recounts his legendary feats to Melissa McCarthy, including driving a car off a freeway onto a train while on fire—not the car, but himself.
Transporter 2
The iconic barrel roll from Transporter 2 cannot be overlooked. Frank Martin calmly flips his Audi to dislodge a bomb, demonstrating the confidence of a man brushing off a speck of dust. It's a moment that defies physics and captivates audiences.
Crank: High Voltage
After surviving a fall from a helicopter, Chev Chelios faces a new challenge in Crank 2: his heart has been stolen by Chinese gangsters. The film's surreal peak comes when Chev hallucinates a fight at a power station, transforming into a 100-foot-tall kaiju version of himself, wearing a mask of his own face. It's a testament to the film's wild creativity.
Snatch
Topping our list is Snatch, where Jason Statham, in only his second film role after Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, holds his own against Hollywood heavyweights like Brad Pitt and Benicio Del Toro. His character Turkish delivers some of the film's most quotable lines, with the exchange about carrying a gun for protection against "Zee Germans" being a standout. It's a safer bet than anything Brick Top might suggest.
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