

Lethal Weapon
“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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Where is Lethal Weapon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Martin Riggs

Danny Glover
Roger Murtaugh

Gary Busey
Mr. Joshua

Mitchell Ryan
General Peter McAllister

Tom Atkins
Michael Hunsaker

Darlene Love
Trish Murtaugh

Traci Wolfe
Rianne Murtaugh

Jackie Swanson
Amanda Hunsaker

Damon Hines
Nick Murtaugh

Ebonie Smith
Carrie Murtaugh

Bill Kalmenson
Beat Cop

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.














