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National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

1993Movie1 h 24 minPG-13

ComedyCrime
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic306.6Rotten Tomatoes21%50%

A fast-paced, campy comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Story

Oh my God. They have guns!

An LA detective is murdered because she has microfilm with the recipe to make cocaine cookies. Two cops partner to find and stop the fiends before they can dope the nation by distributing their wares via the 'Wilderness Girls' cookie drive.

Feels like

  • Parody
  • Spoof
  • Satire
  • Homage
  • Pop Culture References
  • Buddy Cop
  • Action Comedy
  • Meta Humor

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Gene Quintano
Written by
Gene Quintano, Tori Tellem, Don Holley
Produced by
Suzanne Todd, David Willis
Music by
Robert Folk

Everyone

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

Facts

February 4, 1993 · 1 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
February 4, 1993
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$28 million
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Medium Awareness, Scar Survey, Sequel Hook +9

  • Medium Awareness
  • Scar Survey
  • Sequel Hook
  • Five Stages of Grief
  • Genre Savvy
  • Tim Taylor Technology
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • The Alcoholic
  • Brick Joke
  • Hero Insurance
  • Sheet of Glass

12 of 145 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1?"

Questions about National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1?

The RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

In the United States, National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDrug useStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, drug use, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 use?

Medium AwarenessScar SurveySequel HookFive Stages of GriefGenre SavvyTim Taylor TechnologyYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessHair-Trigger TemperThe AlcoholicBrick JokeHero InsuranceSheet of Glassand 133 more

TV Tropes lists 145 tropes for it, including Medium Awareness, Scar Survey, and Sequel Hook.