Armored (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2009, Armored is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nimród Antal, running about 88 minutes. “To protect and serve yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.

Who’s in it. Armored stars Columbus Short as Ty Hackett, Laurence Fishburne as Baines, Skeet Ulrich as Dobbs and Amaury Nolasco as Palmer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Armored has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Armored page.

If you liked it. Fans of Armored 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 Armored (2009)?
In US, Armored is available to stream on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Armored worth watching?
Armored holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Armored?
Armored stars Columbus Short, Laurence Fishburne, Skeet Ulrich, Amaury Nolasco and Matt Dillon.
When was Armored released?
Armored was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.