Lethal Weapon(1987)
“If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Donner
Studio
Silver Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$120M
Cast
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
Darlene Love
as Trish Murtaugh
Traci Wolfe
as Rianne Murtaugh
Jackie Swanson
as Amanda Hunsaker
Damon Hines
as Nick Murtaugh
Ebonie Smith
as Carrie Murtaugh
Bill Kalmenson
as Beat Cop
Lycia Naff
as Dixie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$120M
Production Companies
Silver Pictures • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lethal Weapon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lethal Weapon (1987).
What is Lethal Weapon about?▼
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.
Who directed Lethal Weapon?▼
Lethal Weapon was directed by Richard Donner and released in 1987. It is a action, thriller, crime film.
How long is Lethal Weapon?▼
Lethal Weapon has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Lethal Weapon?▼
The cast of Lethal Weapon includes 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 more.
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