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Lethal Weapon 2

1989Movie1 h 54 minR

Thriller
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic707.6Rotten Tomatoes82%78%

A nostalgic, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares.

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Story

The magic is back!

Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.

Feels like

  • Iconic Buddy Cop Chemistry
  • Witty Banter & Sarcasm
  • High-Octane Action Comedy
  • Defining 80s Cinema
  • Mel Gibson & Danny Glover Peak Performance
  • Suspenseful Crime Thriller
  • Heartwarming Partnership
  • Stunt-Heavy Sequels

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Richard Donner
Written by
Shane Black, Jeffrey Boam, Warren Murphy
Produced by
Richard Donner, Joel Silver
Music by
Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen, David Sanborn

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 7, 1989 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
July 7, 1989
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Afrikaans
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$228 million
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

People of Hair Color, Bombproof Appliance, Disposable Woman +9

  • People of Hair Color
  • Bombproof Appliance
  • Disposable Woman
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • I "Uh" You, Too
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Tagline
  • Gilligan Cut
  • It's Personal
  • Pre-Mortem One-Liner
  • Good Cop/Bad Cop

12 of 109 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Lethal Weapon 2?"

Questions about Lethal Weapon 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lethal Weapon 2?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Lethal Weapon 2 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 43 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lethal Weapon 2 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Lethal Weapon 2 okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Lethal Weapon 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Was Lethal Weapon 2 a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$228 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $228 million worldwide, 9.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Lethal Weapon 2 use?

People of Hair ColorBombproof ApplianceDisposable WomanRoaring Rampage of RevengeNice Job Breaking It, Hero!I "Uh" You, TooSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeTaglineGilligan CutIt's PersonalPre-Mortem One-LinerGood Cop/Bad Copand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 tropes for it, including People of Hair Color, Bombproof Appliance, and Disposable Woman.