10 Movies and Shows Like The Transporter (2002)

Description: 'Ronin' and 'The Transporter' both involve skilled drivers and mercenaries working on high-stakes missions. The films are known for their realistic and thrilling car chases, as well as their international settings and ensemble casts.

Fact: The film features one of the most famous car chases in cinema history, shot in Paris. Robert De Niro did many of his own stunts. The script was heavily rewritten during production, with much of the dialogue improvised.

Description: Similar to 'The Transporter', 'The Fast and the Furious' features high-octane car chases, a focus on vehicular combat, and a protagonist with a strong moral code despite being involved in illegal activities. Both films blend action with a sense of loyalty and family, albeit in different contexts.

Fact: The film was inspired by a Vibe magazine article about underground street racing in New York City. Paul Walker performed many of his own driving stunts. The movie's budget was $38 million, and it grossed over $207 million worldwide.

Description: Both 'The Bourne Identity' and 'The Transporter' feature protagonists with exceptional combat and driving skills, who are trying to escape their past. The films share a blend of intense action, espionage elements, and a focus on the protagonist's resourcefulness.

Fact: Matt Damon trained in three different martial arts for the role. The film's car chase scene in Paris was shot without any CGI. The movie was based on a 1980 novel of the same name by Robert Ludlum.

Description: Both 'The Italian Job' and 'The Transporter' feature elaborate heists and car chases, with a focus on precision driving. The films share a blend of action, humor, and teamwork among the protagonists.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name. The Mini Coopers used in the film became iconic and boosted the car's sales. The movie's climax was shot in Los Angeles but set in Venice.

Description: 'Collateral' and 'The Transporter' both involve protagonists who are drivers entangled in criminal activities. The films share a nocturnal, urban setting and a focus on the moral dilemmas faced by the main characters.

Fact: Tom Cruise played against type as the villain, Vincent. The film was shot almost entirely at night. Director Michael Mann used digital cameras to capture the film's unique visual style.

Description: Like 'The Transporter', 'The Mechanic' features a highly skilled protagonist who operates in the criminal underworld. Both films emphasize action, precision, and the protagonist's expertise in their respective fields.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson movie of the same name. Jason Statham performed many of his own stunts. The movie's plot revolves around the relationship between a hitman and his apprentice.

Description: 'Drive' shares with 'The Transporter' a protagonist who is a skilled driver with a mysterious past, working as a getaway driver. Both films emphasize stylized action, minimal dialogue, and a strong, silent lead character who gets entangled in dangerous situations.

Fact: Ryan Gosling learned how to perform some of his own stunts for the film. The movie's soundtrack, heavily featuring synth-pop, became iconic and influenced many other films. Director Nicolas Winding Refn was inspired by fairy tales for the film's visual style.

Description: Both 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' and 'The Transporter' feature protagonists who are professional protectors with a knack for action and combat. The films blend humor with high-stakes action and international settings.

Fact: Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson improvised much of their dialogue. The film's car chase scenes were shot in multiple European countries. The movie's success led to a sequel, 'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard'.

Description: Like 'The Transporter', 'John Wick' features a highly skilled protagonist with a particular set of skills, involved in the criminal underworld. Both films are known for their meticulously choreographed action sequences and a focus on the protagonist's code of honor.

Fact: Keanu Reeves trained extensively in judo and jiu-jitsu for the role. The film was inspired by classic revenge films and westerns. The movie's success led to a franchise with multiple sequels.

Description: Similar to 'The Transporter', 'Baby Driver' centers around a getaway driver with exceptional skills. Both films use driving sequences as a key narrative device and feature protagonists who are trying to escape a life of crime.

Fact: The film's action sequences are meticulously timed to its soundtrack. Ansel Elgort learned how to perform many of his own driving stunts. Director Edgar Wright spent over two decades developing the script.