Armed and Dangerous (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, Armed and Dangerous is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 88 minutes. “Undercover. Overdressed. And keeping you safe from the scum of the earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job guarding a local warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.
Who’s in it. Armed and Dangerous stars John Candy as Frank Dooley, Eugene Levy as Norman Kane, Robert Loggia as Michael Carlino and Meg Ryan as Maggie Cavanaugh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Armed and Dangerous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armed and Dangerous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Armed and Dangerous tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Armed and Dangerous (1986)?
- In US, Armed and Dangerous is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Armed and Dangerous worth watching?
- Armed and Dangerous holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Armed and Dangerous?
- Armed and Dangerous stars John Candy, Eugene Levy, Robert Loggia, Meg Ryan and Kenneth McMillan.
- When was Armed and Dangerous released?
- Armed and Dangerous was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.