Jason Statham's 2025 action film, "A Working Man," has found unexpected success on the European streaming service Chili. The movie ranked as the most-watched film on the platform from September 18 to September 21 and has remained in the Top Five since.
"A Working Man," directed by David Ayer, who previously collaborated with Statham on "The Beekeeper" (2024), was co-written by Sylvester Stallone. Despite its mixed critical reception, the film achieved significant box office returns, grossing nearly $90 million worldwide against its production budget.
The film features Statham as Levon Cade, a construction worker in Chicago who becomes entangled in taking down a Russian mafia operation to rescue his boss's daughter. This role deviates slightly from his more typical portrayals of former soldiers or bodyguards, incorporating a construction site setting into the familiar action narrative.
Statham, known for his consistent performance in action roles, continues to deliver films that appeal to his fanbase. "A Working Man" offers the blend of straightforward storytelling and engaging action sequences that his audience expects. The film's recent popularity on Chili suggests that audiences are still eager for Statham's particular brand of action cinema.