National Security

Name: National Security
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2003-01-17
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore, Bill Duke, Eric Roberts

2003·Movie·PG-13·89 min·★ 6.0(1,091)

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“They only look like cops.”

Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on opposite sides of the law during a routine traffic stop that escalated out of control; now as lowly security guards they're thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.

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About National Security

National Security is a 2003 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Dennis Dugan. The cast is led by Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix.

National Security was produced by Columbia Pictures, The Firm, and Intermedia Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 17, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $50 million worldwide.

Director: Dennis Dugan
Writers: David Ronn, Jay Scherick
Release date: January 17, 2003
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Box office: $50 million
Production: Columbia Pictures, The Firm, Intermedia Films

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National Security cast & crew

National Security was directed by Dennis Dugan and written by David Ronn and Jay Scherick.

The cast features Martin Lawrence as Earl Montgomery, Steve Zahn as Hank Rafferty, Colm Feore as Detective Frank McDuff, Bill Duke as Lieutenant Washington, Eric Roberts as Nash, and Timothy Busfield as Charlie Reed.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Oliver Wood, and it was produced by Martin Lawrence and Robert Newmyer.

Is National Security worth watching?

National Security holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,091 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, National Security is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch National Security

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