How long is National Security?

National Security is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is National Security rated?

National Security is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream National Security?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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National Security (2003) runs 1 h 29 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.0 from 1,119 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: January 17, 2003
TMDB rating: 6.0 / 10 from 1,119 votes
Director: Dennis Dugan
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore, Bill Duke
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription).

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How long is National Security?: National Security is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is National Security rated?: National Security is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is National Security a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream National Security?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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