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The Transporter streaming

2002 Movie United States, France Action, Thriller, Crime 92 min Ages 15+
By: Corey Yuen, Louis Leterrier With: Ric Young, Didier Saint Melin, Shu Qi, Matt Schulze, Jason Statham

Ex-Special Forces operator Frank Martin lives what seems to be a quiet life along the French Mediterranean, hiring himself out as a mercenary "transporter" who moves goods--human or otherwise--from one place to another. No questions asked. Carrying out mysterious and sometimes dangerous tasks in his tricked-out BMW, Frank adheres to a strict set of rules, which he never breaks. Rule One: Never change the deal. Rule Two: No names--Frank doesn't want to know whom he's working for, or what he's transporting. Rule Three: never look in the package. Frank's newest transport seems no different from the countless ones he's done in the past. He's been hired by an American known only as "Wall Street" to make a delivery; but when Frank stops along the route, he notices his package is moving. Violating Rule Three, Frank looks inside the bag, finding its contents to be a beautiful, gagged woman. Frank's steadfast adherence to his other two rules--which make up his basic code of survival--also quickly fails, hurtling him and his new companion on a road leading to shocking secrets, deadly complications, and the last thing that Frank ever expected to come to believe: that rules are made to be broken.

Filmium rating
68%

Mood

Action-Packed
Intense
Suspenseful
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Corey Yuen
Louis Leterrier
Robert Mark Kamen
Luc Besson
François Berléand
Jason Statham
Matt Schulze
Didier Saint Melin
Shu Qi
Doug Rand
Ric Young

Adaptation

Inspired By Short Film Series
Original Screenplay

Budget

Blockbuster
Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Choreographed Action
Choreographed Fight Scenes
Dynamic Camera Work
High-Octane Action
Practical Stunts
Quick Cuts

Narrative Structure

Action-Driven
Linear

Pace

Fast Pace
Fast-Paced
High-Energy
Non-Stop Action
Rapid Editing
Relentless Pace

Runtime

Runtime Over 90 Minutes

Soundtrack

Action Soundtrack
Energetic Music
Hip-Hop Influenced Score

Style

Cinematic
Dynamic Cinematography
Fast-Paced
Practical Effects
Stylized

Time-Period

Early 2000S

Central Conflict

Confrontation With Traffickers
Man Vs. Man
Moral Conflict
Protecting Loved Ones
Rescue Of Trafficked Women
Survival

Characters

Hitmen
Human Trafficker
Mercenary Driver
Police Inspector

Ending

Bittersweet Victory
Heroic Rescue
Lai'S Sacrifice

Historical Context

Early 2000S
Global Anti-Terrorism Themes
Post-9/11 Era

Key Plot Points

Fighting Wall Street And Kwai
Rescue Of Lai
Transporting A Mysterious Package

Plot

Action Hero
Action-Driven
High-Stakes Courier Missions
Human Trafficking Plot
Moral Dilemmas
People Smuggling

Setting

France
French Riviera
Marseille Docks

Shooting Location

Cassis Harbor
France
French Countryside

Theme

Consequences Of Crime
Human Trafficking
Justice
Loyalty
Loyalty And Sacrifice
Morality

Genre

Action
Crime
Thriller

Audiences

Action Fans
Action Film Fans
Adults
Thriller Enthusiasts

Titles

The Transporter

Box Office Success

$43.9 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

Action Praised
Critic Opinions
Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Action Fan Favorite
Cult Following

Ratings

5.6/10 Average
54% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Action Praise
Action Praised
Critic Consensus
Mixed Reviews
Moderate Box Office

Production Countries

France
United States

Release Year

2002
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