PG-13

Armed and Dangerous

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

1986 • 88 min • Action · Comedy · Crime

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

216 reviews

57 Audience · 216 · 100%

An ex-cop and a bumbling lawyer, both down on their luck, become security guards. When they stumble upon a corrupt union, they must work together to expose the truth and clear their names. It's a comedic crime caper with a focus on unlikely heroes.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some comedic pratfalls and chase scenes
Brief alcohol consumption
Mild language common to the era

What it models well

Teamwork and partnership
Fighting corruption
Standing up for what
s right

Talk about it after

The justice system and integrity
Dealing with unfair situations
The importance of honesty

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