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Movie

National Security

2003PG-131h 29m6.0 / 10

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.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

National Security opened in theaters January 17, 2003. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

More about National Security

Cast

Martin LawrenceEarl Montgomery
Steve ZahnHank Rafferty
Colm FeoreDetective Frank McDuff
Bill DukeLieutenant Washington
Eric RobertsNash
Timothy BusfieldCharlie Reed
Robinne LeeDenise
Brett CullenHeston

Credits

Directed by
Dennis Dugan
Written by
David Ronn, Jay Scherick

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Box office
$50.1M

Production

  • Columbia PicturesUnited States
  • The FirmUnited States
  • Intermedia FilmsUnited Kingdom
  • Outlaw ProductionsUnited States

Themes

buddy copconflictlapdpatrolpolice academysafetysecurity guard