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The Transporter (2002)

“Rules are made to be broken.”

6.7/10 · 6,024 votes 1h 32m pg-13 ActionThrillerCrime

#61 of 154 films from 2002 #884 of 2168 in action

Directed by Corey Yuen, Louis Leterrier · Written by Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jason Stathamas Frank Martin
Shu Qias Lai
François Berléandas Tarconi
Matt Schulzeas Wall Street
Ric Youngas Mr Kwai
Doug Randas Leader
Didier Saint Melinas Boss
Tonio Descanvelleas Thug 1
Laurent Despondsas Thug 2
Matthieu Albertinias Thug 3
Vincent Nemethas Pilot
Jean-Yves Bilienas Little Thug
Jean-Marie Parisas Giant Thug
Adrian Dearnellas Newscaster

Facts

Release dateOctober 2, 2002
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$21,000,000
Box office$43,900,000 (2.1× budget)
IMDbtt0293662

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Questions

How long is The Transporter?
The Transporter runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is The Transporter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 6,024 votes, which places it #61 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 61%) and #884 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Transporter?
The Transporter was directed by Corey Yuen, Louis Leterrier. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Now You See Me (2013), Fast X (2023), Unleashed (2005).
Who stars in The Transporter?
Jason Statham as Frank Martin; Shu Qi as Lai; François Berléand as Tarconi; Matt Schulze as Wall Street; Ric Young as Mr Kwai; Doug Rand as Leader.
What is The Transporter rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Transporter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/224.

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