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Lethal Weapon 2
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Directed by Richard Donner. With Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTRiggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.
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Release snapshot for Lethal Weapon 2.
MoviHero lists July 7, 1989 as the release date for Lethal Weapon 2. Richard Donner is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Joe Pesci as Leo Getz, Joss Ackland as Arjen Rudd. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 7, 1989
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 54m
DirectorRichard Donner
CastMel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Joe Pesci as Leo Getz, Joss Ackland as Arjen Rudd
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Lethal Weapon 2 runs 1h 54m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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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 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 3,941 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
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Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Fun sequel with plenty of action and the teamwork between Gibson and Glover was great.”
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“A truly great sequel that expands upon the friendship that was born in the first picture.”
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“"Lethal Weapon 2" has a generous selection of set piece action sequences which usually results in the wholesale destruction of property and all in the…”
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“Flushed with their success from 1987, our intrepid pair of investigators now find themselves embroiled in a cunning smuggling operation being run, they think, out…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLeo GetzLeo Getz in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), played by Joe Pesci.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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