The Transporter (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2002, The Transporter is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Corey Yuen, running about 92 minutes. “Rules are made to be broken.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former Special Forces officer, Frank Martin will deliver anything to anyone for the right price, and his no-questions-asked policy puts him in high demand. But when he realizes his latest cargo is alive, it sets in motion a dangerous chain of events. The bound and gagged Lai is being smuggled to France by a shady American businessman, and Frank works to save her as his own illegal activities are uncovered by a French detective.
Who’s in it. The Transporter stars Jason Statham as Frank Martin, Shu Qi as Lai, François Berléand as Inspector Tarconi and Matt Schulze as Wall Street, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Transporter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Transporter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Transporter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Transporter (2002)?
- In US, The Transporter is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Transporter worth watching?
- The Transporter holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Transporter?
- The Transporter stars Jason Statham, Shu Qi, François Berléand, Matt Schulze and Ric Young.
- When was The Transporter released?
- The Transporter was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.