Lethal Weapon

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Lethal Weapon
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Adventure
Action
Comedy
Thriller
Crime
Release Date
March 6, 1987
Runtime
110 minutes
Director
Richard Donner

Cast

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    Mel Gibson
    Martin Riggs
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    Danny Glover
    Roger Murtaugh

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Writers
Shane Black
Studio(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures

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LETHAL WEAPON, Mel Gibson, 1987. ©Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection
Mel Gibson Officially Reveals First Plot Details for 'Lethal Weapon 5' [Exclusive]

Perhaps he's not too old for this...

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Danny Glover, 79, Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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The iconic actor, known for the Lethal Weapon franchise, and a nearly 50-year long career announced his diagnosis this morning.

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The film did not receive a theatrical release.

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A 'Lethal Weapon' Star's Forgotten Christmas Movie Is Keeping the Holidays Going on a New Streaming Platform
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The film also features 'The Boys' and 'Bring It On' stars.

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15 Years Later, Bruce Willis’ ‘Lethal Weapon’ Replacement Is a Free Streaming Hit
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The film also stars Tracy Morgan.

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Mel Gibson’s ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Gets Disappointing Update
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"He's going to be busy...for a while."

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1987 Was the Best Year for Action in the '80s, and These 8 Movies Prove It
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1987 redefined the action genre with these iconic films.

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The film also stars Joe Pesci and Chris Rock.

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How the ‘Lethal Weapon’ Sequel Avoided Disaster by Saving This Major Character From Death

A cardinal sin of action moviemaking

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Every Lethal Weapon Movie, Ranked by Rewatchability

They're not too old to re-watch.

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Mel Gibson’s Classic 1980s Action Franchise Is Coming to a New Streamer Next Month, and It’s Free

The films also star Danny Glover.

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This ’80s Mel Gibson Classic Was One of Network TV’s Best Reboots, Until Behind-the-Scenes Drama Killed It

There were on-set fights, production delays, and a major recasting.

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Mel Gibson’s Must-Watch Crime Thriller That Grossed 10x Its Budget Is an American Sleeper Hit Thats Streaming for Free

Danny Glover stars alongside Gibson.

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Mel Gibson's Iconic 80% Rotten Tomatoes Buddy Comedy Just Found a Free Streaming Home

Are you too old for this s***?

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Joe Pesci, 82, Says Making This Iconic Action Franchise Was the Most Fun He’s Ever Had on Set

Pesci-adored and Pesci-approved.

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You Can Now Stream Mel Gibson's 80% Rotten Tomatoes Buddy Cop Movie for Free

We're still waiting on that fifth installment!

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You Don't Need Diplomatic Immunity To Watch This 1980s Action Classic With 82% on Rotten Tomatoes for Free

We're not too old for a rewatch.

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Mel Gibson Delivers Exciting 'Lethal Weapon 5' Update
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“Richard Donner…kind of tasked me with carrying the flag home on that one.”

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