What genre is Lethal Weapon?

Lethal Weapon is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller.

Who stars in Lethal Weapon?

Mel Gibson, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Tom Atkins, Gary Busey, Danny Glover appear in the main cast.

Who directed Lethal Weapon?

Richard Donner directed Lethal Weapon.

How long is Lethal Weapon?

Lethal Weapon runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).

Is Lethal Weapon worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Lethal Weapon?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Lethal Weapon (1987)

Name: Lethal Weapon
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1987
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Mel Gibson, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Tom Atkins, Gary Busey, Danny Glover

Movie 1h 50m ★ 7.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller

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Released in 1987, Lethal Weapon is an action, adventure and comedy movie. It is directed by Richard Donner. The cast includes Mel Gibson, Jimmie F. Skaggs and Tom Atkins. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.

Synopsis

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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Questions about Lethal Weapon

What genre is Lethal Weapon?: Lethal Weapon is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller.
Who stars in Lethal Weapon?: Mel Gibson, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Tom Atkins, Gary Busey, Danny Glover appear in the main cast.
Who directed Lethal Weapon?: Richard Donner directed Lethal Weapon.
How long is Lethal Weapon?: Lethal Weapon runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
Is Lethal Weapon worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Lethal Weapon?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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