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Lethal Weapon

1987·Movie·R·110 min·7.3(5,058)

If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.

A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

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About Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon is a 1987 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Richard Donner. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 5100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Lethal Weapon was produced by Silver Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 6, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $120 million worldwide.

Director
Richard Donner
Writers
Shane Black
Release date
March 6, 1987
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$120 million
Production
Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Lethal Weapon cast & crew

Lethal Weapon was directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black.

The cast features Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Gary Busey as Mr. Joshua, Mitchell Ryan as General Peter McAllister, Tom Atkins as Michael Hunsaker, and Darlene Love as Trish Murtaugh.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Stephen Goldblatt, and it was produced by Richard Donner and Joel Silver.

Is Lethal Weapon worth watching?

Lethal Weapon holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 5,058 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Lethal Weapon is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Lethal Weapon

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Cast of Lethal Weapon

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Martin Riggs

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Roger Murtaugh

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Mr. Joshua

Mitchell Ryan

Mitchell Ryan

General Peter McAllister

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Michael Hunsaker

Darlene Love

Darlene Love

Trish Murtaugh

Traci Wolfe

Traci Wolfe

Rianne Murtaugh

Jackie Swanson

Jackie Swanson

Amanda Hunsaker

Damon Hines

Damon Hines

Nick Murtaugh

Ebonie Smith

Ebonie Smith

Carrie Murtaugh

Bill Kalmenson

Bill Kalmenson

Beat Cop

Lycia Naff

Lycia Naff

Dixie

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Lethal Weapon — FAQs

Where can I watch Lethal Weapon in United States?

Lethal Weapon is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Lethal Weapon in?

Lethal Weapon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Lethal Weapon?

Lethal Weapon runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).

What is Lethal Weapon rated?

Lethal Weapon is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 5,058 ratings.

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