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Armed and Dangerous

1986·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
33
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Undercover. Overdressed. And keeping you safe from the scum of the earth.

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.
1980s Buddy ComedyMismatched DuoSecurity Guard AnticsBlue-Collar HumorCorporate CorruptionSlapstick ViolenceUnderdog StoryRevenge Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Armed and Dangerous

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Where can I stream Armed and Dangerous legally?

Armed and Dangerous is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Armed and Dangerous worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 17). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Armed and Dangerous rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Armed and Dangerous?

1 h 28 min

Armed and Dangerous runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Armed and Dangerous?

Critics13
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Armed and Dangerous higher (53) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Armed and Dangerous a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Armed and Dangerous in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Armed and Dangerous?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Armed and Dangerous in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.