The Lethal Weapon films dominated the box office in the 80s and 90s through four action-packed films. Who would've thought that Mel Gibson and Danny Glover's onscreen bromance would be a big hit, but it works. While all four <i>Lethal Weapon</I> films are a blast, the original, of course, really set the stage for what this franchise would become.
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Lethal Weapon
If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.
Rating
3.0 (1)
Release Date
3/6/1987Runtime
110 minsOverview
Buttoned-down veteran LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh is partnered with unhinged cop Martin Riggs, who — distraught after his wife's death — has a death wish and takes unnecessary risks with criminals at every turn. The odd couple embark on their first homicide investigation as partners, involving a young woman known to Murtaugh with ties to a drug and prostitution ring.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$15,000,000Revenue
$120,207,127Homepage
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How It Feels
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A reckless cop with a death wish and a buttoned-up family man are forced together, their clashing styles generating both explosive action and genuine moments of dark humor. Beneath the gunfire and wisecracks lies real emotional stakes, grief, mortality, and the unexpected healing that comes from human connection.
Mood
ExhilaratingTenseBittersweetPlayful
Themes
FriendshipGriefRedemption
Look
Stylized genreHandheld
Heads up
Graphic violence
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
Reviews
Lethal Weapon Collection
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