National Security (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2003, National Security is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Dennis Dugan, running about 89 minutes. “They only look like cops.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. National Security stars Steve Zahn as Hank Rafferty, Martin Lawrence as Earl Montgomery, Colm Feore as Detective Frank McDuff and Eric Roberts as Nash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, National Security has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50.1M 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 National Security page.
If you liked it. Fans of National Security 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 National Security (2003)?
- In US, National Security 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 National Security worth watching?
- National Security holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in National Security?
- National Security stars Steve Zahn, Martin Lawrence, Colm Feore, Eric Roberts and Timothy Busfield.
- When was National Security released?
- National Security was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.