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National Security

  • 2003
  • 14A
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
53K
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Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn in National Security (2003)
Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tristar
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Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.

  • Director
    • Dennis Dugan
  • Writers
    • Jay Scherick
    • David Ronn
  • Stars
    • Martin Lawrence
    • Steve Zahn
    • Colm Feore
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    53K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Jay Scherick
      • David Ronn
    • Stars
      • Martin Lawrence
      • Steve Zahn
      • Colm Feore
    • 169User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos8

    National Security
    Trailer 1:53
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    National Security I Got Skills Scene
    Clip 0:39
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    National Security Use The Badge Scene
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    National Security: Car Explosion Clip
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    National Security: Production Meeting Scene
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    National Security: Insert Car Clip
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    National Security Filing In The Dark Scene
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    Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn in National Security (2003)
    Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn in National Security (2003)

    Top cast

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    Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence
    • Earl Montgomery
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Hank Rafferty
    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • Detective Frank McDuff
    Bill Duke
    Bill Duke
    • Lieutenant Washington
    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Nash
    Timothy Busfield
    Timothy Busfield
    • Charlie Reed
    Robinne Lee
    Robinne Lee
    • Denise
    Matt McCoy
    Matt McCoy
    • Robert Barton
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Heston
    Cleo King
    Cleo King
    • Woman in Car
    Gerry Del Sol
    • Booking Clerk
    Ken Lerner
    Ken Lerner
    • Hank's Lawyer
    Mari Morrow
    Mari Morrow
    • Lola
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Billy Narthax
    Joe Flaherty
    Joe Flaherty
    • Owen Fergus
    Keith Cooke
    Keith Cooke
    • Ang
    Mike Brady
    • Smith
    Troy Gilbert
    • Cain
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Jay Scherick
      • David Ronn
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Steve Zahn's haircut and physical appearance were designed to mimic those of actual police that he had seen and studied. The transformation was so effective that when Zahn and his brother went into a bar one night, people sitting near them moved away. Zahn's brother laughed and said "They think you're a cop!"
    • Goofs
      Anyone convicted of a violent misdemeanor (e.g., simple assault or domestic violence) or any felony cannot be a security guard in California.
    • Quotes

      [Earl is trying to reach for the keys in his car and Hank is walking up to him]

      Hank: Need some help?

      Earl: Are you asking me if I need some help or am I stealing this car?

      Hank: Are you stealing this car?

      Earl: Does it look like I'm stealing this damn car?

      Hank: A little bit.

      Earl: Why, 'cause I'm black? If you saw a white guy doing this you'd give him a reward.

      Hank: Let me see your license.

      Earl: I ain't showin' you a damn thing! This is my car and I didn't do anything wrong. You owe me an apology.

      Hank: You're in dangerous grounds here, bub, I'd be careful what comes out of your mouth next!

      Earl: Oh, you want to hear what comes out of my mouth next? You're... a... fucking... pig!

    • Alternate versions
      DVD has alternate ending.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Liquid Bridge: World Premiere (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      El Preso
      Written by Alvaro Velasquez

      Performed by Fruko y sus Tesos

      Courtesy of Discos Fuentes

    User reviews169

    Review
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    Featured review
    3/10
    OK but offensive for some
    The movie is basically your run of the mill Police comedies. Where the two main characters are inept but come good and get results ( except in this case they are security guards). It's light hearted and not a bad effort. What does let it down badly are the racist jokes about caucasians. The film probably would not have even been aired if the jokes were reversed and made about other races.
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    • Tak005
    • Sep 10, 2018

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sécurité nationale
    • Filming locations
      • Public Storage - 3810 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA(Burglary scene near beginning of film.)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Outlaw Productions (I)
      • Intermedia Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,381,186
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,369,694
      • Jan 19, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,097,949
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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