All 19 Jason Statham Movies From the 2000s, Ranked (2024)

Jason Statham really kicked into high gear during the 2000s, delivering a total of 19 movies throughout the transformative decade. He firmly cemented his status in Hollywood as one of the best action stars to have arrived in a long time. With his signature look and brutal fighting style, he took the action genre by storm, but also made sure to serve emotionally complex and nuanced characters wherever he landed.

After debuting in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, it was during the 2000s that Statham truly began to make his mark. He showcased technical martial arts skills and the ability to take down the meanest of villains with his bare hands. He delivered one adrenaline-fueled blockbuster after another and by the mid-2000s, it was as if you could not watch an action movie without spotting Statham on screen. From collaborating with Jet Li in The One to launching a franchise with The Transporter, he was the spotlight that spread everywhere.

Statham also collaborated with heavyweights like Chris Evans, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Mark Wahlberg, as well as directors like Guy Ritchie and Paul W.S. Anderson for some truly memorable movies. Through it all, the one thing that remained constant was Statham’s explosive performances where he took command and was efficient in every scene. Now, this list ranks all 19 movies from the 2000s that rocketed Jason Statham to a place among the most elite action stars of all time, not including uncredited roles, documentaries, or cameos like Collateral.

19 In the Name of the King (2008)

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

PG-13

Action

Adventure

Documentary

Drama

Fantasy

Release Date

November 29, 2007

Director

Uwe Boll

Cast

Jason Statham , Leelee Sobieski , John Rhys-Davies , Ron Perlman , Claire Forlani , Kristanna Loken

Based on the popular video game, Dungeon Siege, In The Name of the King stars Jason Statham in the role of a Farmer, residing happily with his family in the town of Stonebridge until a violent attack by creatures named Krugs turns his life upside down. When they abduct his wife, Farmer is fueled by vengeance, and he sets off on a personal quest to find Gallian, the evil leader of the Krugs.

A Disappointing Video Game Adaptation

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale was a massive disappointment at the box office and with the critics, who called the storyline “overwhelmingly dislikable,” and the production values subpar. There were also comparisons between it and the Lord of the Rings films, and we all know which one’s better. Still, director Uwe Bell tried to capitalize on Statham’s intense personality and stayed committed to the role.

18 Turn It Up (2000)

Turn It Up

R

Action

Crime

Drama

Release Date

September 6, 2000

Director

Robert Adetuyi

Cast

Ja Rule , Pras Michel , Jason Statham , Vondie Curtis-Hall , Tamala Jones , John Ralston , Chris Messina , Eugene Clark , Derwin Jordan , Patrice Goodman , Chang Tseng , Harry-O , Elain R. Graham , Faith Evans , Melyssa Ford , Jeff Jones , LeRoy Allen , Shinehead , DJ Skribble , Conrad Dunn , Patricia Velásquez

Turn It Up is the third film in Jason Statham’s career and first in the decade. It is a compelling hood action drama/musical that centers around an up-and-coming hip-hop artist named Diamond who seeks stardom in New York’s decorated music industry. But first, he must dissociate with certain people and detangle himself from the dangers and street life.

Throwback to Statham’s Origins

Statham has a smaller role as Mr. B, a no-nonsense gangster, in the movie, but he still manages to leave an impression with his natural charm and physicality. Surrounded by talents like Pras and Ja Rule, he held his own by complementing the movie’s energetic style and pushing the narrative forward by maintaining the suspense and intrigue.

17 Ghosts of Mars (2001)

Ghosts of Mars

R

Action

Horror

Sci-Fi

Release Date

August 24, 2001

Director

John Carpenter

Cast

Natasha Henstridge , Ice Cube , Jason Statham , Clea DuVall , Pam Grier , Joanna Cassidy

Pretty self-explanatory with its title, Ghosts of Mars is a sci-fi thriller set in the year 2176, where Mars has been transformed into a planet that resembles Earth in visuals and in atmosphere. Police Officer Melanie Ballard, sergeant Jericho Butler, and the rest of the team are traveling to a mining outpost when they realize that Mars is running ripe with deadly possessed creatures.

Statham’s Early Star Power

The movie isn’t as bad as it’s projected to be. Directed by John Carpenter with his signature knack of infusing supernatural elements into an action story and ornating it with haunting imagery, intense battles, and roaring entertainment, it is a standout in the genre. As for Statham he launches into full hero mode with his intense performance as the officer who is not afraid to take risks.

16 The One (2001)

The One

Sci-Fi

Release Date

November 2, 2001

Director

James Wong

Rating

Cast

Jet Li , Carla Gugino , Delroy Lindo

Not to confuse the premise of this one with any of the Marvel movies, despite the conceptual similarities, The One follows Gabriel Yulaw, a rogue agent who travels across multiple parallel universes, committed to finding and killing other versions of himself so he can become the most powerful mystical being. Statham plays the role of MultiVerse Authority Agent Evan Funsch, who is tasked with arresting Yulaw.

Statham Goes Multiversal

Co-led by Jet Li in perhaps his most diverse and commanding roles yet, Statham channels an impressive performance and showcases his combat skills in The One. The movie is directed by James Wong, who plays around with the idea of multiverses and interdimensional travel and ratchets up the tension with metaphysical action and edge-of-your-seat plot twists.

15 Transporter 3 (2008)

Transporter 3

PG-13

Action

Thriller

Crime

Release Date

December 5, 2008

Director

Olivier Megaton

Cast

Jason Statham , Natalya Rudakova , Francois Berleand , Robert Knepper , Jeroen Krabbé , Alex Kobold , David Atrakchi , Yann Sundberg , Eriq Ebouaney , David Kammenos , Silvio Simac , Oscar Relier , Timo Dierkes , Igor Koumpan , Paul Barrett , Elef Zack , Katia Tchenko , Michel Neugarten , Farid Elouardi , Mike Powers , Philippe Maymat , Franck Neel , Jean-Luc Boucherot , Tonio Descanvelle , Stephen Croce , Martial Bezot , Stephen Shagov , Julien Muller , Arnaud Gibey , Guillaume Nail , Denis Braccini , Stefo Linard , Aline Stinus , Kait Tenison , Fabien Aïssa Busetta , Venugopal Balakrishnan , Sebastien Vandenberghe , Semmy Schilt , Eric Moreau

The third and final installment in the Transporter series marks Jason Statham’s return to the role of Frank Martin, a skilled driver who takes on odd jobs of transferring valuables for clients. This time, Frank finds himself in France to replace a friend who died delivering a package. While his business is low-key, the stakes are sky-high, and Frank must avoid murderous mercenaries and government agents to deliver the package securely.

Delivers Non-Stop Thrills

Statham effortlessly slipped back into Frank’s cool and classy role, and under director Olivier Megaton’s precise vision, the movie is infused with even more action and adventure. The locations and high-octane themes, the car chases and slick fight scenes – they were all enough to keep fans of the franchise entertained. But overall, the movie took a few steps down from its predecessors.

14 Revolver (2005)

Revolver

R

Drama

Thriller

Crime

Mystery

Release Date

September 11, 2005

Director

Guy Ritchie

Cast

Jason Statham , Ray Liotta , Vincent Pastore , André 3000 , Terence Maynard , Andrew Howard , Mark Strong , Francesca Annis , Mem Ferda , Anjela Lauren Smith , Elana Binysh , Shend , Bill Moody , Stephen Walters , Vincent Riotta , Tom Wu , Ian Puleston-Davies , Jimmy Flint , Brian Hibbard , Bruce Wang , Tony Tang , George Sweeney , Martin Herdman , Tony Denham , Serge Soric

For Revolver, Jason Statham takes on the extremely gritty role of Jake Green, an unassuming man who spends seven years in solitary confinement for a crime he did not commit. After his release, he teams up with his brother and goes to a casino owned by Dorothy Macha and defeats the man in his own game, subtly threatening to topple his empire. When push comes to shove, Jake wages an all-out war against Macha and puts everything on the line.

An Absorbing Noir Thriller

Revolver is Jason Statham’s second collaboration with Guy Ritchie, with the first being Snatch. The movie is packed with betrayals, questions about fate, stylized action sequences, and themes of trauma, which falls in line with the director’s broader noir filmography about the protagonist and their obsession with bringing justice. Statham handles his character’s complex psyche brilliantly.

13 London (2005)

London is a romantic drama directed by Hunter Richards and starring Chris Evans, Jason Statham, and Jessica Biel in the main roles. Evans plays Syd, a drug addict who finds out that his ex-girlfriend London is throwing a going-away party before moving to California with her new boyfriend. Syd decides to gatecrash the party but brings along Bateman, the banker who delivers the drugs to Syd as a favor to the dealer.

Jason Statham and Chris Evans Collaborate

Evans is the main hero in London, but Jason Statham is equally pivotal to the narrative because it is in his presence that the night spirals into a crazy, drug-fueled misadventure for both his and Evans' characters. Hunter Richards directs the movie at a relentless pace and allows the stars to showcase their range, even if the result is a deeply flawed movie.

12 War (2007)

Narratively similar to The One, War reunites Jet Li and Jason Statham for another action thriller. Directed by Philip G. Atwell in his directorial debut, it follows FBI agent John Crawford, who loses his partner Tom Lone in a shootout against Japanese yakuza because of a former CIA assassin named Rogue. Determined to avenge the death, Crawford goes on a mission to hunt Rogue, who was presumed dead but resurfaced three years later.

Statham and Jet Li Reunite

Starring opposite martial arts icon Jet Li, who plays the antagonist, Statham delivers a performance so badass it transforms War into an explosive rollercoaster. The two actors share a good chemistry with one another and keep viewers hooked to the premise, while the ingenious action choreography by Corey Yuen maximizes the stakes. It’s full of clichés, but it’s worth a watch.

11 Transporter 2 (2005)

Transporter 2

PG-13

Action

Thriller

Crime

Release Date

August 3, 2005

Director

Louis Leterrier

Cast

Amber Valletta , Jason Statham , Alessandro Gassmann , Kate Nauta , Matthew Modine , Jason Flemyng , Keith David , Hunter Clary , Shannon Briggs , François Berléand , Raymond Tong , George Kapetan , Jeff Chase , Gregg Weiner , Gregg Davis , AnnaLynne McCord , Reggie Pierre , Elie Thompson , Adam Faldetta , Michael House , Tim Ware , Liv Davalos Maier , Damaris Justamante , Andy Horne , Doug MacKinnon

In Transformer 2, the main character, Frank Martin, is pulled back into his old line of work as a transporter. He takes a temp gig as a driver for a politician’s child, where his job is to protect the boy from a drug cartel. But when the bad guys kidnap him, Frank races against time to rescue him and tries to prove he wasn’t involved in the crime.

Statham Carries the Intriguing Sequel

While revving the engine into high gear for yet another pumped-up installment of the franchise, Jason Statham makes sure there is a clever and noticeable balance between his charismatic and explosive version and the happy version he channels for the child he’s protecting. Louis Leterrier directs the movie with an icy precision where every set piece, fist fight, and chase sequence is purely entertaining.

10 Chaos (2005)

Chaos begins with a detective-turned-criminal named Jason York teaming up with four other delinquents to hold a bank hostage. York’s only demand is that Detective Quentin Conners, his former partner, handle the negotiations. Conners is forced to team up with the recently-graduated Shane Dekker, with whom he slowly develops a friendship, and they turn the tables on York.

Redefines Heist Thrillers

While it may not have exhilarating stunts or over-the-top shootouts, Chaos is a genuinely fun and compelling (underrated, even) midnight watch for fans of the action thriller genre. It pairs Statham up with Ryan Phillippe, the rookie detective, and pits the two up against Wesley Snipes as the villain. The direction by Tony Giglio is gritty and raw but also intense and wicked. The actors turn a simple heist story into an action vehicle that establishes them as mainstays in the industry.

9 Crank: High Voltage (2009)

Crank: High Voltage

R

Action

Comedy

Crime

Thriller

Release Date

April 16, 2009

Director

Mark Neveldine , Brian Taylor

Cast

Jason Statham , Amy Smart , David Carradine , Dwight Yoakam , Bai Ling , Clifton Collins Jr. , Jose Pablo Cantillo , Efren Ramirez , Julanne Chidi Hill , Reno Wilson , Keone Young , Art Hsu , J. J. Soria , Corey Haim , Geri Horner , William Brent , Jamie Harris , John de Lancie , Ho-Kwan Tse , Galen Yuen , Shu Lan Tuan , Anne Girard , Yeva-Genevieve Lavlinski , Reid Harper , David Scott Rubin , Chester Bennington , Setu Taase , Eidan Hanzei , Najja Meeks , David Rolas , David Dooyun Kim , Portis Hershey , Atticus Todd , Peter Mark , Chad Damiani , Jai Stefan , Tom Roach , Maynard James Keenan , Danny Lohner , Danna Hansen , Keith Jardine

Crank: High Voltage, the sequel to the 2006 film, is one of those action movies with a ridiculous plot but a masterful execution. In it, Chev Chelios is still reeling from the deadly fall that leaves him nearly dead, but he’s rescued by Chinese doctors, who harvest his heart and replace it with an artificial one, making him good enough to chase constant adrenaline rushes once again. But the catch is, Chev’s real heart is with an enemy and the new one needs recharging every 60 minutes.

Statham Returns as the Unhinged Assassin

Statham reprises his frenzied role as Chev and delivers fascinating results. Only this time, the crazed and committed character draws appreciation from the many creative ways he charges the external battery for his heart – from stealing jumper cables to having sex on a racetrack. The movie is equal parts energetic and comedic, with the innovative stunts and nonsensical plot twists maintaining the pace throughout.

8 Death Race (2008)

Death Race

R

Action

Sci-Fi

Thriller

Release Date

August 22, 2008

Director

Paul W. S. Anderson

Cast

Jason Statham , Joan Allen , Ian McShane , Tyrese Gibson , Natalie Martinez , Max Ryan

Set in a dystopian world where the US economy has collapsed, and crime rates have risen to the point where prison culture has turned violent, Death Race follows Jensen Ames, an industrial worker who is framed for murder and sent to Terminal Island as a prisoner. Jensen is given a choice – to appear as a contestant on a massively popular TV show and compete in a deadly roadway race as a mysterious newcomer named Frankenstein, or rot away in prison.

Jason Statham Embraces the Mayhem

Widely considered to be a remake of the 1975 movie, titled Death Race 2000, this action thriller presents a post-industrial world where over-the-top violence and vehicular carnage is a means of entertainment. The gleeful satire is on point as director Paul W.S. Anderson throws every scene into a lake of pure madness. Statham commands the screen as Jensen, bringing his signature intensity and knack for being armed with vehicles to screen in glorious manner.

7 Mean Machine (2001)

Directed by Barry Skolnick, Mean Machine is the textbook adaptation of the 1974 American film The Longest Yard. It follows retired football player Danny Meehan, whose time as an illustrious and respected sports person comes to an end when he gets into a brawl with the police and is sentenced to three years in prison. Behind the bars, Danny rallies a group of inmates and challenges the sadistic guards in a football match.

Establishes Statham as an Action Star

Hailed by critics as a funny and innovative take on the original story, one that gives the actors the liberty to “play some very dirty football,” Mean Machine is a genuinely entertaining and darkly comedic sports movie. While Vinnie Jones leads the movie as Danny, Jason Statham provides remarkable support as Monk, a psychotic and violent prisoner who assists Danny with his expected win.

6 The Transporter (2002)

The Transporter

PG-13

Action

Crime

Thriller

Release Date

October 2, 2002

Director

Corey Yuen

Cast

Jason Statham , Qi Shu , Matt Schulze , Francois Berleand , Ric Young , Doug Rand

Directed by Corey Yuen and Louis Leterrier, The Transporter is the first movie in a very popular action franchise, and it’s the one that introduced Jason Statham as the iconic former mercenary named Frank Martin, who now works as a freelance transportation specialist for clients globally. In the movie, his first job is to transport a mysterious cargo but when it gets out of hand, Frank finds himself embroiled in a human trafficking plot and tries to save the girl.

A Dynamic Start to the 2000s

The Transporter was Jason Statham’s star-making turn in the action genre, but somehow, he had already perfected the cool professionalism of playing a secret agent/savior/anti-hero. He brought an enigmatic flair to the role, was tough-skinned for the most part, but also allowed glimpses of Frank’s humanity to show from the cracks. The car chases, effortless stuntwork, and epic direction demanded two sequels and launched Statham into the international fandom.

5 Cellular (2004)

Cellular

PG-13

Action

Adventure

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Release Date

September 6, 2004

Director

David R. Ellis

Cast

Caroline Aaron , Brenda Ballard , Kim Basinger , Will Beinbrink , Jessica Biel , Chase Bloch

Cellular begins with a female science teacher named Jessica Martin getting kidnapped and frantically dialing a random number on the phone to call someone for help. The person receiving the call is Ryan, who first thinks that it’s a prank but proceeds to report the matter to the police anyway. Meanwhile, as Ryan’s cell battery goes down, he takes matters into his own hands and does everything to save the mysterious voice on the other side of the phone.

Statham Stuns in the Old-School Thriller

Cellular received mixed reviews from critics, with some calling the premise “gimmicky” and others praising it as a “pure chase-thriller excitement.” Regardless, one thing is for certain. It is Jason Statham’s most heroic role of the 2000s. As the quick-thinking Ryan, he showcases layers of emotion, both dark and nuanced, as he enters the cat-and-mouse game determined to win by any means necessary. Talents like Chris Evans and William H. Macy elevates the suspense and engagement.

4 Crank (2006)

Crank

R

Action

Crime

Thriller

Release Date

August 31, 2006

Director

Mark Neveldine , Brian Taylor

Cast

Amy Smart , Keone Young , Sam Witwer , Dwight Yoakam , Chester Bennington , Jose Pablo Cantillo , Jay Xcala , Efren Ramirez , Reno Wilson , Jason Statham , Glenn Howerton

Crank is an over-the-top action movie directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. It stars Jason Statham as Chev Chelios, a hardened hitman from Los Angeles who wakes up one morning to discover that he has been drugged near death by a mysterious poison. Apparently, he must keep his adrenaline pumping at all times to stay alive. So Chev launches a crazy rampage across the city while trying to find those who attacked him.

Delivers Strong Doses of Adrenaline

If you think about it, Crank actually has an absurd and laughable premise. But it’s the way Statham embodies the unhinged and devilish main character that makes the movie so good. Witnessing him as a person willing to do anything to keep his adrenaline level high is entertaining and awe-inspiring. Of course, the story ultimately is about seeking answers, which also keeps viewers jammed to their seats from start to finish.

3 The Italian Job (2003)

The Italian Job

PG-13

Action

Crime

Release Date

May 30, 2003

Director

F. Gary Gray

Cast

Mark Wahlberg , Charlize Theron , Edward Norton , Jason Statham , Seth Green , Mos Def , Donald Sutherland

One of the best heist movies of all time, The Italian Job follows John Bridger and his team of professional thieves as they finish pulling off a robbery of a lifetime in Venice. But on their way home, the precious gold that they stole slips through their fingers when one member, Steve, double-crosses them and it results in John’s death. Charlie, the fixer of the team, then convinces John’s daughter, Stella, who is just as much of a safe-cracking expert as her father, to join the team and get revenge against Steve.

A Smooth and Entertaining Crime Caper

The Italian Job was a massive box office success, grossing over $176 million worldwide against a $60 million production budget. It was also well-received by critics, who mentioned how it “succeeds in delivering an entertaining modern take on the original 1969 heist film.” As for the actors, the star-studded cast included heavyweights such as Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Mos Def, and Donald Sutherland, with Statham playing Handsome Rob, the team's wheelman.

2 The Bank Job (2008)

The Bank Job

R

Crime

Thriller

Release Date

March 7, 2008

Director

Roger Donaldson

Cast

Jason Statham , Saffron Burrows , Stephen Campbell Moore , Daniel Mays , James Faulkner , Andrew Brooke , Michael Jibson , Georgia Taylor , Richard Lintern , Peter Bowles , Alistair Petrie , Alki David , Hattie Morahan , julian lewis jones , Rupert Frazer , Keeley Hawes , Don Gallagher , Craig Fairbrass , Gerard Horan , David Suchet , Peter De Jersey , Colin Salmon , Sharon Maughan , Angus Wright , Rupert Vansittart , Dylan Charles , Bronson Webb , Julian Firth

Another heist thriller with Jason Statham as the lead, but a rather underrated one, The Bank Job takes you to 1970s London and tells the story of a small-time car dealer named Terry Leather who desperately needs some money. An anonymous phone call tips him about a bank robbery, and he believes he’s a part of a major heist. Terry walks away with some fortune, unscathed, but what he doesn’t realize is that the job was more politically motivated than he’d imagined.

Takes You on a Wild Ride

Directed by Roger Donaldson, The Bank Job is based on the real-life 1971 burglary of Lloyds Bank safety deposit boxes in Baker Street. A tiny rollercoaster of events, it has all sorts of intrigue and intense personal stakes to keep the audience guessing until the very end. Statham dove right into the complex character of Terry, layering him with nuance and wit. He also infused a sense of realism and maturity into the story and showcased his range for drama.

1 Snatch (2000)

Snatch

R

Crime

Thriller

Release Date

September 1, 2000

Director

Guy Ritchie

Cast

Jason Statham , Benicio Del Toro , Brad Pitt , Alan Ford , Stephen Graham , Dennis Farina

The best Jason Statham movie of the 2000s is undoubtedly Snatch. It takes place in London’s criminal underworld, where gangsters and rookie thieves are looking to get their hands on a stolen diamond. Meanwhile, unlicensed boxing promoters, including Jason Statham’s Turkish, are preparing to win an upcoming match by looking for a fighter. When the two plots intertwine and Turkish finds himself in the bad books of a gangster called Brick Top, a series of unfortunate events unfold.

Statham Breaks Out in Guy Ritchie Classic

Bursting into the decade with his sly humor, flair for action, and rapid-fire personality, Jason Statham established himself as an action superstar. He was accompanied by Hollywood legends like Brad Pitt and Benicio Del Toro, who were just as witty and intimidating. Under Guy Ritchie’s brilliant direction, the twisted web of characters and the gritty narrative transformed Snatch into the ultimate crime caper.