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Lethal Weapon
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Richard Donner. With Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Lethal Weapon.
MoviHero lists March 6, 1987 as the release date for Lethal Weapon. Richard Donner is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Gary Busey as Mr. Joshua, Mitchell Ryan as General Peter McAllister. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 6, 1987
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 50m
DirectorRichard Donner
CastMel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Gary Busey as Mr. Joshua, Mitchell Ryan as General Peter McAllister
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Lethal Weapon runs 1h 50m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 5,316 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“We got the edge Cochise. Close to retirement, Detective Sergeant Roger Murtaugh is a bit disturbed to find he's breaking in a new partner. Even…”
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“You’re never too old for this! Lethal Weapon is the ultimate buddy cop action movie. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover’s chemistry delights as the crazed…”
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“One of the best action movies of all-time in my book, and right there with Die Hard, Lethal Weapon still holds up so well thanks…”
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“Yeah, yeah, yeah, I think the PC thing is that I'm not supposed to like this one but I'm supposed to like the horrible TV…”
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“On the face of it, it's a lot like "Beverly Hill Cop" (1984) only the chemistry between rookies "Riggs" (Mel Gibson) and "Murtaugh" (Danny Glover)…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Now that's a real badge, I'm a real cop, and this is a real fucking gun!”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMr. JoshuaMr. Joshua in Lethal Weapon (1987), played by Gary Busey.Open character guide otherMartin RiggsMartin Riggs appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1987-1989, portrayed by Mel Gibson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherRoger MurtaughRoger Murtaugh appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1987-1989, portrayed by Danny Glover. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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