Jason Statham’s 97-Minute Thriller Explodes With Streaming Redemption 16 Years Later

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Published Sep 9, 2026, 8:23 AM EDT

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Jason Statham's 97-minute crime thriller has exploded with a streaming redemption 16 years after it was originally released. Statham's action movies are the most high-profile of his film career, the actor having starred in a plethora of impressive works over the decades. Some of his more recent work includes installments of The Expendables and Fast & Furious franchises, while he's also been the center of multiple standalone movies, including Shelter and his latest release, Mutiny. He also has new franchises in development, with The Beekeeper 2 set to continue the story of the previous film's success.

But there's one movie in Statham's career that's gone under the radar, despite having him as the lead and a stacked cast: 13. The 2010 crime thriller stars Statham as the antagonistic Jasper Bagges, a wealthy British man who places bets on a Russian roulette competition. The movie's protagonist, Vince Ferro (Sam Riley), unwittingly becomes a participant in the tournament. Forced to use luck and skill to get himself out, he becomes embroiled in the criminal underworld he's suddenly found himself at the mercy of.

Why Jason Statham's 13 Is Back As A Streaming Hit

Now, 13 has become a major hit on streaming, despite going unsung when it originally came out in 2011. According to data from September 9, 2026, the movie is Number 9 on Starz in the United States, making it one of the most popular films on the platform as of writing. This sandwiches the movie between the Jason Bourne films, making it on par with the popular series. Statham's face is no doubt a serious draw for the movie, considering his current streak of successful action releases over the past several years.

It helps the movie also has a surprisingly star-studded cast, including Ray Winstone, 50 Cent, Mickey Rourke, and David Zayas in lead roles. The movie is also a remake of the Goergian-French movie 13 Tzameti, directed by Géla Babluani. The director returned for the American remake, co-writing the script with Gregory Pruss. Given the strong cast behind it, coupled with a tense storyline, it's not a surprise it's found new life on streaming. Said life may also give the movie a wider audience than it had when it was initially released.

Statham's Streaming Streak Could Give The Thriller A Much Larger Life

Jason Statham wearing a fedora and smirking in 13

13 was critically panned upon release, with the movie currently holding a 7% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 critic reviews. The film didn't fare well at the box office, either, earning just $3.7 million during its limited theatrical release. However, this doesn't mean the movie can't be reevaluated in modern times. Statham's found plenty of streaming success in recent weeks, including his movie Crank: High Voltage becoming Number 1 on Starz for a time. There's clearly a wide streaming audience for his movies, including his less well-received ones.

This means 13's continued success on Starz could see it earn a deeper appreciation by audiences, something that would aid the movie in becoming more well-recognized despite its initial critical reception. While it's not one of Statham's more well-recognized works, the film still has plenty of action and intensity to it that justifies its modern-day popularity. The interest it's garnered on streaming could mean some very good things for the film as its future unfolds.