National Security is a 2003 English-language Action Comedy movie written by Jay Scherick and David Ronn. The movie is directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Bobby Newmyer, Jeff Silver and Michael Green under the banner of Columbia Pictures. Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation. National security features Martin Lawrence in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Steve Zahn, Colm Feore, Bill Duke, Eric Roberts, Timothy Busfield and Robinne Lee. The music was composed by Randy Edelman. Cinematography was done by Oliver Wood and editing by Debra Neil-Fisher. The movie has a running time of 88 minutes. It was released on 17th January 2003. The film made a box office gross of $2 million. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Sony Pictures Releasing.