15 Jason Statham Action Heroes Ranked Weakest To Strongest (2024)

Jason Statham has made a name for himself as one of today’s biggest action stars and has played countless incredibly strong characters. With a tough-guy reputation and a passion for intense action sequences, Statham’s most notable characters have pushed the boundaries of human resilience and often passed the threshold into a pure superhuman. This has always included incredible spectacles to witness. Whether Statham’s playing an everyday person or a ruthless killing machine, he has consistently brought his A-game to all his action hero roles.

The best Statham action movies typically consist of intense hand-to-hand combat, thrilling chase scenes, and over-the-top violent confrontations. While this meant many of Statham’s best heroes utilized brute force to achieve their aims, this was not the only kind of strength, as other heroes relied on intellect, stealth, and weapon skills to save the day. Statham has proved himself a major action star, and looking back on his best heroes, he’s played some truly strong characters.

15 Detective Sergeant Tom Brant

Blitz (2011)

Jason Statham played the no-nonsense cop Tom Brant in the enjoyable crime thriller Blitz. Brant was not afraid to break the rules and showcase his violent side in his pursuit of the deranged cop killing serial killer Barry "Blitz" Weiss, played by Aidan Gillen, in a particularly menacing performance. While this made for some exciting entertainment, even if the story was a little bit by the numbers, the truth was that Brant lacked the superhuman feats of strength that categorized Staham’s strongest characters and, at his core, was just a regular guy.

Blitz

R

Action

Crime

Thriller

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

Blitz is a crime thriller set in London, following hard-edged detective Tom Brant, portrayed by Jason Statham. Brant is on a mission to track down and capture a serial cop killer known as Blitz, who is targeting police officers across the city. Directed by Elliott Lester, the film explores the relentless pursuit to bring the murderer to justice amidst the backdrop of urban tension and brutality.

Director

Elliott Lester

Release Date

May 20, 2011

Writers

Nathan Parker , Ken Bruen

Cast

Jason Statham , David Morrissey , Luke Evans , Paddy Considine , Aidan Gillen , Chris Wilson

Runtime

97 minutes

Main Genre

Action

14 Joseph Smith

Hummingbird (2013)

Hummingbird capitalized on Jason Statham’s tough-guy reputation as he played the haunted, alcoholic ex-special forces soldier Joseph Smith. With a tendency toward violent behavior, Joseph infiltrated the world of organized crime and exacted his vengeance on a murderous city boy who had been beating and killing prostitutes. Once again, Statham’s character had a lot of sinister energy and was not shy of getting into a fight, yet he still remained in the realms of reality in terms of his strength and could easily be defeated by other Statham movie characters.

Hummingbird (2013)

R

Action

Thriller

Hummingbird is a 2013 action drama starring Jason Statham as Joey Jones, an ex-special forces soldier navigating London's gritty underworld. Directed by Steven Knight, the film follows Joey's transformative journey from a homeless veteran to a vigilante hero after assuming a new identity and grappling with his tumultuous past and the criminal elements surrounding him.

Director

Steven Knight

Release Date

May 7, 2013

Studio(s)

Lionsgate , Shoebox Films , IM Global

Writers

Steven Knight

Cast

Jason Statham , Agata Buzek , Vicky McClure , Victoria Bewick , Michelle Wen Lee

Runtime

100 Minutes

Budget

20000000.0

Main Genre

Action

13 Nick Wild

Wild Card (2015)

Wild Card had all the elements of a classic Jason Statham action movie, yet it still managed to flop at the box office and grossed just $6.7 million against its $30 million budget (via Box Office Mojo.) Statham played Nick Wild, a troubled Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills who got in hot water with the mob due to his gambling addiction. While Nick has serious combat skills and had no problem taking out a litany of henchmen and criminals, Wild still paled in comparison to other, far more impressive Statham action heroes.

12 Phil Broker

Homefront (2013)

A father who will do anything in his power to protect his daughter should never be underestimated, and this was proven by Jason Statham’s performance as Phil Broker in Homefront. Directed by Gary Fleder and written by Sylvester Stallone, Homefront didn’t break any new ground regarding action thrillers, yet Statham still proved the fortitude of his ex-DEA character. As a sinister meth lord put Broker’s daughter in the firing line, Statham unleashed hell and left a horde of beaten bodies in his wake.

Homefront

R

Action

Thriller

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

See Also

Weekend Box Office: Twisters Touches Down with Impressive $80 Million DebutThe Grapes of Wrath | National Theatre

Homefront is an action and thriller movie directed by Gary Fleder and based on a screenplay by Sylvester Stallone. The 2017 release stars Jason Statham as a retired DEA agent responsible for busting a biker gang boss. After gang members find out he was the one responsible, they attempt to go after him for revenge.

Director

Gary Fleder

Release Date

November 12, 2013

Studio(s)

Open Road Films

Distributor(s)

Open Road Films

Writers

agustin alessio

Cast

James Franco , Jason Statham , Winona Ryder , Rachelle Lefevre , Kate Bosworth , Frank Grillo

Runtime

100minutes

Budget

$22million

11 Danny Bryce

Killer Elite (2011)

The action thriller Killer Elite was a star-studded heart racer that featured not just Jason Statham but also other legendary performers such as Clive Owen and Robert De Niro. As the former mercenary Danny Bryce, Statham found himself in a killer-for-hire situation as he sought to protect his mentor and take out three former SAS troopers. In Killer Elite, Statham showcased skills that were more in line with his most outrageous characters, as his incredible feats of strength saw him leaping from buildings, jumping through glass windows, and easily surviving massive explosions.

Killer Elite

R

Action

Adventure

Thriller

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

Not available

Killer Elite is a 2011 action thriller directed by Gary McKendry, starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, and Robert De Niro. The film is based on the book The Feather Men by Sir Ranulph Fiennes and follows a retired special operations agent who is called back into service to save his mentor from kidnappers. The mission pits him against a covert group of assassins and a rival operative.

Director

Gary McKendry

Release Date

September 22, 2011

Studio(s)

Open Road Films , Current Entertainment , Omnilab Media , Ambience Entertainment , International Traders , Sighvatsson Films , Palomar Pictures , Film Victoria , Wales Creative IP Fund , Agora Films , Mascot Pictures Wales

Writers

Gary McKendry , Ranulph Fiennes

Cast

Jason Statham , Clive Owen , Robert De Niro , Dominic Purcell , Aden Young

Runtime

116 Minutes

Budget

66000000.0

Main Genre

Action

10 Orson Fortune

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)

The action comedy Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre utilized Jason Statham’s often underexploited comedic talent, and it was a treat to watch him play opposite stars like Aubrey Plaza and Hugh Grant. Statham played Orson Fortune, a spy orchestrating a plot to retrieve a stolen high-tech device before an arms dealer sold it to the highest bidder. With plenty of combat and shooting, there’s a sneaking feeling that the true limits of Orson Fortune’s skills were never fully seen, as he consistently surprised viewers with his strength and resilience.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)

R

Action

Thriller

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is an action-comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie. The movie stars Jason Statham as elite spy Orson Fortune, who must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology. Fortune teams up with a group of operatives and enlists the help of a Hollywood movie star, played by Josh Hartnett, to infiltrate circles surrounding the deal. The cast also includes Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, and Hugh Grant.

Director

Guy Ritchie

Release Date

March 17, 2022

Writers

Ivan Atkinson , Marn Davies

Cast

Jason Statham , Aubrey Plaza , Josh Hartnett , Cary Elwes , Hugh Grant , Kaan Urgancioglu

Runtime

114 Minutes

Main Genre

Action

9 Patrick Hill

Wrath of Man (2021)

Jason Statham made his acting debut in Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and it’s been so thrilling to watch Statham and Ritchie reunite over the years. The pair's 2021 collaboration Wrath of Man signaled the arrival of yet another unstoppable Statham action hero as he played Patrick Hill, simply known as ‘H,’ thwarting a robbery and facing off against criminals. Wrath of Man was a fun, action-packed spectacle with an impressively resilient protagonist, but as a film, it failed to live up to either Ritchie or Statham’s best work.

Wrath of Man

R

Thriller

Action

Crime

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

Wrath of Man is a crime thriller directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Statham as H, a mysterious and cold security guard for a cash truck company. The narrative intricately weaves through H's hidden motives and dark past as he uncovers the truth behind a series of high-stakes heists and personal vendettas. The film is based on the 2004 French film Le Convoyeur, also known as Cash Truck.

Director

Guy Ritchie

Release Date

May 7, 2021

Writers

Ivan Atkinson , Guy Ritchie , Marn Davies

Cast

Josh Hartnett , Raul Castillo , Scott Eastwood , Deobia Oparei with Eddie Marsan , Holt McCallany , Laz Alonzo , Jason Statham , Jeffrey Donovan

Runtime

119 Minutes

Main Genre

Action

8 Arthur Bishop

The Mechanic (2011)

In The Mechanic, Jason Statham played the professional hitman Arthur Bishop, who specialized in making his killings look like accidents. With a serious level of skill, the strength of Bishop’s character was not in brute force alone, as he had to use cunning and clever tactics to make his jobs look more like unfortunate mishaps or suicides rather than outright murder. This tendency to leave no trace and make his escape without being detected set Bishop apart from other run-and-gun-style action heroes that Statham often played.

The Mechanic (2011)

R

Action

Thriller

Crime

The Mechanic is a 2011 action thriller film starring Jason Statham as Arthur Bishop, a professional assassin known for his precision and efficiency. Directed by Simon West, the movie follows Bishop as he mentors Steve McKenna, played by Ben Foster, in the art of contract killing. When a personal betrayal emerges, Bishop's skills are put to the ultimate test.

Director

Simon West

Release Date

January 13, 2011

Studio(s)

CBS Films , Nu Image , Millenium Films , Chartoff-Winkler Productions

Writers

Richard Wenk , Lewis John Carlino

Cast

Jason Statham , Ben Foster , Donald Sutherland , Mini Anden , Tony Goldwyn

Runtime

93 Minutes

Budget

40000000.0

Main Genre

Action

7 Frank Martin

The Transporter (2002)

In the first installment of the long-running franchise, The Transporter, Jason Statham plays the highly skilled driver Frank Martin, who follows three strict rules: Never change the deal, no names, and never open the package. Once Frank broke his rules, all hell was unleashed, and he found himself in the midst of a human trafficking plot. With precision, efficiency, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations, Frank had the calm composure and brute strength needed to head one of Statham’s most notable franchises.

The Transporter

PG-13

Action

Crime

Thriller

The Transporter is an action film directed by Louis Leterrier and Corey Yuen. The movie stars Jason Statham as Frank Martin, a highly skilled driver who specializes in transporting packages without questions. His carefully maintained code of conduct is jeopardized when he breaks one of his rules, leading to a dangerous series of events. Featuring high-octane sequences and elaborate car chases, the film explores themes of loyalty and professional ethics.

Director

Louis Leterrier , Corey Yuen

Release Date

June 19, 2015

Writers

Luc Besson , Robert Mark Kamen

Cast

Jason Statham , Shu Qi , Matt Schulze , Francois Berleand , Ric Young , Doug Rand , Didier Saint Melin , Tonio Descanvelle

Runtime

101minutes

Franchise(s)

Transporter

Budget

$22 million

6 Jonas Taylor

The Meg (2018)

As Jonas Taylor in The Meg franchise, Jason Statham played one of his most fascinating and fearless characters. As a deep-sea diver specializing in rescue missions, Jonas had no issue putting himself in perilous situations and turned out to be the perfect man to face against a megalodon, a giant prehistoric shark species previously believed to be extinct. While Jonas had all the physical characteristics of a typical Statham action hero, his knowledge and appreciation for marine biology meant his intellect was also one of his greatest strengths.

The Meg

PG-13

Action

Horror

Sci-Fi

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

The sci-fi action movie The Meg follows a group of scientists who encounter a living Megalodon while exploring the Mariana Trench. The cast includes Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor, Li Bingbing as Suyin, and Rainn Wilson as Jack Morris.

Director

Jon Turteltaub

Release Date

August 10, 2018

Writers

James Vanderbilt

Cast

Jason Statham , Rainn Wilson , Robert Taylor , Page Kennedy , Bingbing Li , Cliff Curtis , Jessica McNamee , Ólafur Darri Ólafsson , Ruby Rose , Masi Oka

Runtime

113 Minutes

Budget

$130–178 million

Studio(s)

Gravity Pictures , Di Bonaventura Pictures , Apelles Entertainment , Maeday Productions , Flagship Entertainment Group

Distributor(s)

Warner Bros. Pictures

Sequel(s)

The Meg 2: The Trench

5 Adam Clay

The Beekeeper (2024)

Jason Statham’s role as Adam Clay in The Beekeeper brought together everything that was great about Statham's action movies. From ruthlessly taking out rooms full of phishing scammers to catapulting his enemy off a bridge like he was nothing, The Beekeeper was full of great action scenes. Statham played an unstoppable killer machine with a personal vendetta in The Beekeeper, although the film left things open for a sequel, and it felt Clay had the potential to take things even further in a follow-up.

The Beekeeper

R

Action

Thriller

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

The Beekeeper is a 2024 action-thriller film by director David Ayer. Jason Statham stars as "Mr. Clay," a former member of a secret organization known as the "Beekeepers," who steps back into the field after a close friend is wronged in a phishing scam. To set things right, Mr. Clay will wage a violent war as he discovers that the truth behind the scammers may be more sinister than he realized.

Director

David Ayer

Release Date

January 12, 2024

Writers

Kurt Wimmer

Cast

Jason Statham , Emmy Raver-Lampman , Josh Hutcherson , Bobby Naderi , Minnie Driver , Phylicia Rashad , Jeremy Irons

Runtime

105 Minutes

Budget

$40 Million

Studio(s)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , MiraMax , Cedar Park Studios , Punch Palace Productions

Distributor(s)

Amazon MGM Studios

Main Genre

Action

4 Luke Wright

Safe (2012)

As an ex-cop, former cage fighter, and secret assassin, Luke Wright from Boaz Yakin’s action-thriller Safe was everything audiences could have asked for from a Jason Statham action hero. Wright proved himself one of Statham’s most formidable heroes as he protected a genius child from the Russian mafia, Chinese Triads, and corrupt NYPD officers. From fist fights, shootouts, car chases, and ruthlessly taking down endless enemies, Wright may look like an everyday man on the surface, but his actions showcased strength far beyond normal expectations.

Safe (2012)

R

Action

Crime

Thriller

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

Not available

Not available

Safe follows former elite agent Luke Wright, played by Jason Statham, who becomes the protector of a young Chinese girl with a valuable numerical code. As they evade multiple factions, including the Triads, Russian Mafia, and corrupt New York City officials, Wright finds himself reintegrating into his former life of violence. Directed by Boaz Yakin, the film encapsulates a high-stakes narrative of survival and redemption.

Director

Boaz Yakin

Release Date

April 16, 2012

Writers

Boaz Yakin

Cast

Jason Statham , Chris Sarandon , James Hong , Catherine Chan , Robert John Burke

Runtime

94 Minutes

Budget

30000000.0

Studio(s)

IM Global , Automatik Entertainment , Lawrence Bender Productions , Trigger Street Productions , Reliance Entertainment , Lionsgate

Main Genre

Action

3 Lee Christmas

The Expendables (2010)

It’s almost unfair to compare The Expendables to most other Jason Statham action movies, as this franchise was packed to the rafters with some of the strongest heroes ever assembled on the big screen. Joined by action legends like Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, and Dolph Lundgren, Statham, as Lee Christmas, has proven himself one of the strongest members of Barney Ross’s unmatched team. From hand-to-hand combat to knife fights and even intense shootouts, Lee Christmas was one of the strongest characters Statham has ever played.

The Expendables

R

Adventure

Thriller

Action

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

The Expendables is the first film in the action franchise that follows the exploits of a close team of mercenaries that complete dangerous jobs worldwide. Hired by a covert operator, the Expendables are tasked with heading to South America to deal with a dangerous dictator and liberate a country from his oppressive rule. However, they soon learn that the dictator is a front, leaving them caught in a dangerous mission with a threat higher up the chain than they could have imagined.

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Release Date

August 13, 2010

Writers

Dave Callaham , Sylvester Stallone

Cast

Mickey Rourke , Steve Austin , Bruce Willis , Jet Li , Sylvester Stallone , Dolph Lundgren , Charisma Carpenter , Arnold Schwarzenegger , Jason Statham , Eric Roberts , Randy Couture , Terry Crews

Runtime

103 minutes

Franchise(s)

The Expendables

Budget

$80 million

Studio(s)

Lionsgate

Distributor(s)

Lionsgate

Sequel(s)

The Expendables 2 , The Expendables 3

2 Deckard Shaw

Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

While Fast & Furious viewers were first introduced to Deckard Shaw as the sinister villain of Furious 7, like many characters in this long-running franchise, he later became a reluctant hero. This was especially the case in Hobbs & Shaw when he teamed up with his once sworn enemy, Luke Hobbs, played by Dwayne Johnson. The limits of Shaw’s strengths appeared to know no bounds as he utilized his skills as a former British Special Forces and MI6 agent to blow viewers away with his limitless driving, firearm, and fighting skills.

Hobbs and Shaw

PG-13

Adventure

Action

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw unites the unlikely duo of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Luke Hobbs and Jason Statham's Deckard Shaw in the Fast Saga's first spinoff movie. The titular anti-heroes don't cross paths with Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto this time. Instead, they fight Idris Elba's artificially enhanced super soldier Brixton Lore with the help of Shaw's sister Hattie and mother Magdelene, played by Vanessa Kirby and Helen Mirren, respectively.

Director

David Leitch

Release Date

August 2, 2019

Writers

Chris Morgan

Cast

Jason Statham , Teresa Mahoney , Idris Elba , Eddie Marsan , Dwayne Johnson , Eiza Gonzalez , Vanessa Kirby , Joe Anoa'i

Runtime

133 minutes

Franchise(s)

Fast and Furious

Budget

200 million

Studio(s)

Universal Pictures

Distributor(s)

Universal Pictures

Sequel(s)

F9: The Fast Saga1 , Fast X

prequel(s)

The Fast And The Furious , 2 Fast 2 Furious , The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift , Fast 5 , Fast and Furious 6 , Furious 7 , The Fate of the Furious

1 Chev Chelios

Crank (2006)

Perhaps more than any other action movie, Crank perfectly captured the look and feel of playing a video game as its high-intensity concept powerfully mimicked the Grand Theft Auto series. In the film, Jason Statham played Chev Chelios, a man injected with a poisoned drug, which meant he had to keep his adrenaline flowing constantly to keep himself alive. This meant that Chev was forced to be the strongest action hero Jason Statham had ever played. Chev could not let the intensity die down for even one second as he pursued over-the-top violence, excessive killing, and shocking levels of pure carnage.

Crank

R

Action

Crime

Thriller

Where to Watch

*Availability in US

• stream
• rent
• buy

Chev Chelios, a hitman, is injected with a lethal poison that threatens to stop his heart if he doesn't keep his adrenaline levels high. To stay alive, Chev embarks on a relentless and chaotic rampage through the city, engaging in extreme stunts and violent confrontations to maintain his heart rate. As he hunts down those responsible for his imminent death, Chev's quest for survival becomes a nonstop thrill ride, filled with explosive action and desperate measures.

Director

Mark Neveldine , Brian Taylor

Release Date

August 31, 2006

Writers

Brian Taylor , Mark Neveldine

Cast

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

Runtime

88 minutes

Budget

$12 million

Main Genre

Action

Source: Box Office Mojo