National Security 2003
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56 Reviews
88%
Gummy
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SplatEarl 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Earl Montgomery
as Hank Rafferty
as Detective Frank McDuff
as Lieutenant Washington
as Nash
as Charlie Reed
as Denise
as Heston
as Hank's Lawyer
as Robert Barton
Director:
Writer:
David Ronn, Jay Scherick
Stars:
Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore, Bill Duke, Eric Roberts, Timothy Busfield, Robinne Lee, Brett Cullen, Ken Lerner, Matt McCoy,
Genres:
Action,Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
89 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
National Security
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Earl Montgomery
as Hank Rafferty
as Detective Frank McDuff
as Lieutenant Washington
as Nash
as Charlie Reed
as Denise
as Heston
as Hank's Lawyer
as Robert Barton
as Owen Fergus
as Lola
as Woman in Car
as Booking Clerk
as Billy Narthax
as Ang
as Smith
as Cain
as Eddie
as Bratton
as Stanton
as Ashcroft
as Cop at Impound Yard
as Cop at Impound Yard
as Judge
as Bailiff
as LAPD Cop
as Detective at Interrogation
as Security Guard
as Sarcastic Cop
as Sarcastic Cop
as Latino Convict
as McDuff's Secretary
as Trucker Woman
as Woman at Impound Yard
as Guard in Solitary
as Hal Fishman
as Student Driver
as Driving Instructor
as Detective
as Detective
as Obnoxious Guy
as Councilwoman
as Rich Lady
as Training Cop
as Training Facility Officer
as Training Facility Officer
as Jaguar Lady
as Carjacker
as Security Guard (uncredited)
as Taylor (uncredited)
as Opening Scene Motorist (uncredited)
as Cadet Lopez (uncredited)
as Security Officer (uncredited)
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
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