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The Transporter streaming

2002 Movie United States, France Action, Thriller, Crime 92 min FSK 16

By: Corey Yuen, Louis Leterrier With: Ric Young, Didier Saint Melin, Shu Qi, Matt Schulze, Jason Statham

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.

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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