National Security
Seen it?2003 | 89 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$55 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 94K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dennis Dugan
- Martin LawrenceEarl Montgomery
- Steve ZahnHank Rafferty
- Colm FeoreDetective Frank McDuff
- Bill DukeLieutenant Washington
- Eric RobertsNash
- Timothy BusfieldCharlie Reed
- Robinne LeeDenise
- Brett CullenHeston
- Ken LernerHank's Lawyer
- Matt McCoyRobert Barton