8 March 2019
Your Jason Statham binge-watch playlist
The British actor has been credited with the popular resurgence of action movies in the 2000s – but before he was cast as Bacon in 1998’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, which was his breakthrough role, he was a professional diver (selected to compete in the 1990 Commonwealth Games) and model. He caught Guy Ritchie’s eye and his interest when he found out about Statham’s real-life experience as a black-market salesman, and this partly what made him perfect for the role of Bacon.
And since then, if there’s been a British dark comedy heist movie made, Statham’s been on the bill. Stream these movies on Showmax whenever you need a gritty action-thriller fix.
1. The Meg (2018)
Jason Statham is in full action-hero mode, but this time he’s out in the ocean trying to rescue researchers from the depths of the Pacific who are being hunted by the largest marine predator in history: the Megaladon. Watch now »
2. War (2007)
One for the action junkies! Jason Statham and Jet Li star in this thriller about an FBI agent who’s determined to take down a mysterious assassin after the killer murders his partner. Watch now »
3. Killer Elite (2011)
Hollywood action heroes Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro and Dominic Purcell lead this action-packed thriller. Two elite operatives take on the leader of a secret military society. Based on a true story. Watch now »
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