Armed and Dangerous
1986, English. Directed by Mark L. Lester.
Undercover. Overdressed. And keeping you safe from the scum of the earth.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Armed and Dangerous
Armed and Dangerous isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mark L. LesterDirector
- John CandyFrank Dooley
- Eugene LevyNorman Kane
- Robert LoggiaMichael Carlino
- Kenneth McMillanCaptain Clarence O'Connell
- Meg RyanMaggie Cavanaugh
- Brion JamesAnthony Lazarus
- Jonathan BanksClyde Klepper
- Don StroudSergeant Rizzo
- Larry HankinKokolovitch
- Steve RailsbackThe Cowboy
- Robert BurgosMel Nedler
- Tony BurtonCappy
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Grazer, Harold Ramis, PJ Torokvei
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $16M
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Armed and Dangerous: quick answers
Is Armed and Dangerous worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 225 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Armed and Dangerous?
Armed and Dangerous runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Armed and Dangerous have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Armed and Dangerous. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Armed and Dangerous parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Armed and Dangerous is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Armed and Dangerous on?
Armed and Dangerous isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Armed and Dangerous?
If you liked Armed and Dangerous, try CHiPs, 2 Guns, Cotton Comes to Harlem.
Who directed Armed and Dangerous?
Armed and Dangerous (1986) was directed by Mark L. Lester and stars John Candy, Eugene Levy, Robert Loggia.