Armored (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Armored is a 2009 action thriller directed by Nimród Antal, starring Columbus Short, Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $22.9 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Nimród Antal
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Armored About?
The premise of Armored without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Having recently returned from a difficult tour in Iraq, Ty Hackett finds himself working for an armored-car company with strong family connections. When his mentor, Mike Cochrane, suggests a risky heist to avoid financial collapse, Ty is torn between his loyalty and his own safety. The situation quickly escalates, forcing Ty to face the consequences of betrayal and fight for his future in a dangerous struggle for survival.
Armored Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- looking at oneself in a mirror
- father figure
- in laws
- bully
- fight
- loyalty
- scolding
- theft
- escape
- cage
- fire
- all male cast
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- guard
- armored truck
- heist
- blood splatter
- die hard scenario
- armored car robbery
- 555 phone number
- owl
- practical joke
- child welfare
- shot in the head
- police officer
- rooftop
- no opening credits
- bank foreclosure
- ex soldier
- home invasion
- machine gun
- hotwiring
- flashlight
- trust
- trap
- storytelling
- suspense
- suicide
- stabbed in the chest
- spray paint
- soldier
- skipping school
- siren
- shotgun
- shot in the stomach
- shot in the back
- sheriff
- remorse
- reflection in car mirror
- radio
- punched in the face
Where to Watch Armored
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Armored Cast
Columbus Short leads the cast, with Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon. Directed by Nimród Antal.
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Director Nimród Antal
Armored Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Armored 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 42% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 31%
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 57% User score
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Armored Plot Summary
What happens in Armored from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ty Hackett, portrayed by Columbus Short, is a courageous war veteran from Iraq who now finds himself working at a security company that specializes in armored vehicles. Balancing his responsibilities, Ty struggles to support his younger brother Jimmy, who is still in school, all while facing the harsh reality of financial troubles and impending foreclosure on their home. He is joined at work by his colleagues, the seasoned Laurence Fishburne as Baines and Matt Dillon as Mike Cochrane, who introduces Ty to the ins and outs of the job through a staged mock robbery during Ty’s first assignment.
Full summary
The whole story of Armored, scene by scene
Armored Box Office & Budget
Armored grossed $22.9 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $16 million came from the US and Canada and $7 million (30%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.9M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $16M
- International
- $7M
- Budget
- $20M
Armored Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer International Trailer 2
How Well Do You Know Armored?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Ty Hackett's occupation?
Cars in Armored
7 cars on screen, including the 1987 International S-Series and the 1972 Buick Riviera.
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1998 Chevrolet Express Minor role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Armored Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Blindado” and “Armoured”.
- Also known as
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- Blindado
- Armoured
- Blindés
- Opancerzony
- Assalto ao Carro Blindado
- Armored - Stählerne Falle
- A szállítmány
- Blindé
- 裝甲車
- Blindato
- Инкассатор
- Ozbrojení a nebezpeční
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- 激战运钞车
- משוריין
- Zırhlı Kuvvetler
- Железен план
- Blindat
- Inkasators
- 아머드
- Asalto al camión blindado
- Dokonalá lúpež
- Інкасатор
- 運鈔車大盜
- Transport blindat
- 械劫風雲
- Xe Bọc Thép
- แผนระห่ำปล้นทะลุเกราะ
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Armored FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Armored, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Armored?
Armored runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Armored released?
Armored was released on December 4, 2009.
Who directed Armored?
Armored was directed by Nimród Antal.
More films by Nimród Antal Who is in the cast of Armored?
Armored stars Columbus Short, Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon.
Where can I watch Armored?
In the US, Armored is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Armored make at the box office?
Armored grossed $22.9 million worldwide ($16 million domestic, $7 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Armored rated?
Armored has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Armored have a post-credit scene?
No. Armored has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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