Is The Transporter appropriate for children?

# The Transporter - Parental Guide This action thriller features a skilled getaway driver caught in a dangerous criminal plot. While rated PG-13, it contains strong violence including car chases, shootouts, and hand-to-hand combat that may be intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are minimal, making this better suited for mature teenagers than younger viewers.

What age is The Transporter suitable for?

Our verdict for The Transporter is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Transporter safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2002

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Crime, Thriller

Synopsis

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 Statham

Frank Martin

Shu Qi

Lai

François Berléand

Tarconi

Matt Schulze

Wall Street

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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