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National Security

2003Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

Comedy
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic315.9Rotten Tomatoes11%46%

A thrilling, hopeful action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Buddy Cop Action Comedy
  • Mismatched Partners
  • Situational Humor
  • Fast-Paced
  • Crime Investigation
  • Physical Comedy
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Action Sequences

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Dennis Dugan
Written by
Jay Scherick, David Ronn
Produced by
Jeffrey Silver, Robert Newmyer, Michael Green
Music by
Randy Edelman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 17, 2003 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
January 17, 2003
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$50 million
Available in
91 countries

Tropes

Kangaroo Court, Psychopathic Manchild, Bond One-Liner +9

  • Kangaroo Court
  • Psychopathic Manchild
  • Bond One-Liner
  • It's Personal
  • Going Commando
  • Police Brutality
  • The Dragon
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Flashed-Badge Hijack
  • Never My Fault
  • Street Smart
  • Hollywood Restraining Order

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream National Security?"

Questions about National Security

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream National Security?

Netflix

In the United States, National Security streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is National Security worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is National Security okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will National Security make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch National Security?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does National Security use?

Kangaroo CourtPsychopathic ManchildBond One-LinerIt's PersonalGoing CommandoPolice BrutalityThe DragonCassandra TruthFlashed-Badge HijackNever My FaultStreet SmartHollywood Restraining Orderand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Kangaroo Court, Psychopathic Manchild, and Bond One-Liner.