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Lethal Weapon 4

1998·Movie
2h 7min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic396.4Rotten Tomatoes54%64%

Where to watch

fuboTV

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Lethal Weapon 4 fingerprint

Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

The gang's all here.

With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crime lord trying to get his brother out of prison.
Action ComedyBuddy CopMartial ArtsExplosionsStuntworkOver-the-TopPopcorn EntertainmentLate 90s ActionHarmful Stereotypes

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Donner, Conrad E. Palmisano, Mic Rodgers
Written by:
Shane Black, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough
Produced by:
Richard Donner, Joel Silver, Geoff Johns
Composed by:
Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen, Michael Kamen

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Lethal Weapon 4

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lethal Weapon 4 legally?

fuboTV

Lethal Weapon 4 is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lethal Weapon 4 worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lethal Weapon 4 rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Lethal Weapon 4?

2 h 7 min

Lethal Weapon 4 runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lethal Weapon 4?

Critics47
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Lethal Weapon 4 higher (65) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Lethal Weapon 4 a box office hit?

Budget$140 million
Box office$285 million

Yes. It cost about $140 million to make and earned $285 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Lethal Weapon 4 in?

EnglishcnChinese

It was made in English, with some cn, Chinese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lethal Weapon 4?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lethal Weapon 4 in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lethal Weapon 4 use?

Surprisingly Realistic OutcomeStarter VillainTaking the BulletFamily of ChoiceTragic KeepsakeMan on FireFinale CreditsBig BadActor AllusionThe Un-RevealMistaken for CheatingTook a Level in Kindnessand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 storytelling tropes for Lethal Weapon 4, including Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Starter Villain, Taking the Bullet.