National Security (2003)
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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Steve ZahnHank Rafferty
Martin LawrenceEarl Montgomery
Colm FeoreDetective Frank McDuff
Eric RobertsNash
Timothy BusfieldCharlie Reed
Robinne LeeDenise
Dawn LewisWoman at Impound Yard
Bill DukeLieutenant Washington
Brett CullenHeston
Matt McCoyRobert Barton
Stephen TobolowskyBilly Narthax
Mari MorrowLolaKeywords
Buddy comedyBuddy copSecurity guardConflictSafetyPatrolPolice academyColleagueLapdLady police officer
Movie DNA
Genre affinityAction · Comedy · ThrillerTheme affinityBuddy Comedy · Buddy Cop · Security GuardDialogue densityComedyPacingAction · ShortDirector preference65105Actor preference45807 · 3278 · 41819
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What is National Security about?
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.
How long is National Security?
National Security has a runtime of 89 minutes.