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The Transporter 2002

“Rules are made to be broken.”

★ 6.7/10 · 5,881 votes PG-13 ActionCrimeThriller Released
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What is The Transporter?

The Transporter is a 2002 action film centered on Frank Martin, a former Special Forces officer who works as a professional courier. Martin operates under a strict policy of delivering items for clients without asking questions, a practice that makes him highly sought after for his services.

Type
Film
Year
2002
Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Release date
Oct 2, 2002
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, France
Studios
TF1 Films Production, EuropaCorp, Current Entertainment
Budget
$21,000,000
Revenue
$43,900,000
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
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The Transporter is a 2002 action film centered on Frank Martin, a former Special Forces officer who works as a professional courier. Martin operates under a strict policy of delivering items for clients without asking questions, a practice that makes him highly sought after for his services. The plot shifts when Martin discovers that his latest cargo is not an inanimate object, but a living person. He finds that the individual, a woman named Lai, is bound and gagged. She is being smuggled into France by an American businessman involved in illicit activities. Upon realizing the nature of his cargo, Martin decides to intervene to save her. This decision triggers a series of dangerous events that force him to confront his own illegal operations. As he attempts to protect Lai, Martin also faces scrutiny from a French detective who begins to uncover the details of his criminal work. The narrative follows the resulting conflict as Martin navigates these threats while attempting to complete his mission.

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Should you watch it?

“A former Special Forces officer breaks his own rules when his latest delivery is a living person.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a strict professional driver
  • high stakes delivery plot
Keep in mind
  • illegal activities attract police attention
  • dangerous criminal cargo

Watch it if you enjoy action and thriller films about a courier whose rules are broken by a live cargo.

The film contains action, crime, and thriller elements appropriate for its rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The main character is Frank Martin, a former Special Forces officer who works as a transporter.

What is Frank Martin's policy?

He operates under a no-questions-asked policy for his deliveries.

What happens with his latest cargo?

He realizes his latest cargo is a bound and gagged person who is alive.

Who is the person in the cargo?

The person is Lai, who is being smuggled to France by a shady American businessman.

Who investigates Frank Martin?

A French detective uncovers Frank's illegal activities.