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English action movie star Jason Statham was a martial artist, footballer, and member of Britain’s national diving team who worked as a model before beginning his acting career. His work for the French Connection caught the eye of director Guy Ritchie, who cast him in his 1998 and 2000 crime comedy thrillers, ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ and ‘Snatch,’ respectively. Both films became commercial hits, establishing him in Hollywood. He went on to play supporting roles in a number of movies before leading the ‘Transporter’ film series from 2002, which solidified his place as an action star. Jason has appeared in both ensemble action films, such as ‘The Italian Job,’ ‘The Expendables’ series, and the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, as well as in films where he plays the solo lead. The latter group includes ‘Crank,’ ‘The Mechanic,’ ‘The Meg,’ ‘Wrath of Man,’ and ‘The Beekeeper,’ among others. If you are planning to explore his works on Netflix, the following list will guide you through.
3. Homefront (2013)
Directed by Gary Fleder, ‘Homefront’ follows Phil Broker (Statham), a retired DEA agent, who moves into a small town with his daughter, Maddy. When she picks a fight with a bully named Teddy at school, Teddy’s mother, Cassie (Kate Bosworth), asks her brother Gator (James Franco), a drug dealer, to deal with Broker. When Gator finds out about Broker’s past, he decides to use it to his advantage. This, in turn, forces Broker to summon his skills as he takes on all those who threaten Maddy’s safety. Packed with action and a straightforward storyline, ‘Homefront’ is a customary for Statham fans. It can be streamed here.
2. The Expendables (2010-2023)
‘The Expendabbles’ is a popular ensemble action thriller franchise featuring famous action stars, including Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Randy Couture, Jet Li, and Bruce Willis. Stars like Mel Gibson and Jean-Claude Van Damme have played antagonists. Each of the four movies available on Netflix has a team of elite mercenaries take on dark characters, from a weapon smuggler to a terrorist to a rival merc. Bringing down such guys is never easy, and the team faces various obstacles in its action-packed, blood-soaked endeavor. A must-watch for lovers of the action genre, ‘The Expendables’ can be streamed here.
1. Wrath of Man (2021)
Jason Statham stars as Hill, AKA H, an armored truck guard with a dark past in Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath of Man.’ Hill is out to exact vengeance, but before that, he must deal with bank robbers and FBI agents who are looking for the robbers too. Hill’s past is what has led him to become a guard in the first place, though it is not his objective. He is searching for a particular person who cost him the one thing he held precious in his life. And he must apply all his “skills” if he wants to exact revenge. With Ritchie’s direction and Statham’s signature onscreen presence, ‘Wrath of Man’ is the perfect action cocktail that you can enjoy with your friends. It can be streamed here.
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