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  • Lethal Weapon
  • Opened March 6, 1987 | Runtime:1 hr 49 min
  • R
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 14+. Read More
  • Following the death of his wife, Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) becomes reckless and suicidal. When he is reassigned and partnered with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), Riggs immediately clashes with the older officer. Together Read More
  • Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins
  • Director: Richard Donner
  • Genres: Action Thriller, Action, Odd Couple Film, Police Detective Film

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Lethal Weapon Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    bad***!

    by myfajahas400children

    I haven't seen a lot of Buddy Cop movies, but so far this is the best one. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover star as two very different cops who become partners. I know it may sound cliched, but it's actually really great. Richard Donner directs, and he does one hell of a job too. Lots of action, you definitely won't get bored during this movie. I usually don't like Mel Gibson, but I actually liked him in this film. Him and Mr. Glover make one of the best movie duos in history. So go ahead, watch it. I guarantee that you WON'T get too old for this ****.

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Lethal Weapon Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score 67 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    In a movie with the energy of this one, we're exhilarated by the sheer freedom...

  • 90
    Washington Post | Rita Kempley

    Lethal Weapon opens with a shot of Mel Gibson in his birthday suit and just...

  • 90
    Washington Post |

    After watching Gibson and Glover grow accustomed to each other, develop trust...

  • 80
    The New York Times | Janet Maslin

    The film is all fast action, noisy stunts and huge, often unflattering...

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