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Movie Info

Release Date: July 07, 1989
Runtime: 114 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Crime Action Thriller
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $227,853,986
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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82%
Tomatometer
70
70/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
3,684 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
200,755 votes
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Lethal Weapon 2

1989

"Partners in chaos, justice has no boundaries."

Also known as: 🇨🇳 ZH: 轰天炮2? 🇷🇴 RO: Arma mortală 2 🇷🇸 SR: Smrtonosno oružje 2? All international titles (3) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $227,853,986
Profit $202,853,986
ROI +811.4% (9.1x)

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Lethal Weapon is a buddy cop movie series starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. A total of four films have been made since the first one in 1987, and all have been a success at the box-office.

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Lethal Weapon 2 is directed by Richard Donner .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Lethal Weapon 2

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  • During a chase scene, a car crashes through a storefront; the shopkeeper was actually a local business owner who agreed to the stunt.

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  • The character of Leo Getz, played by Joe Pesci, was originally meant to have a smaller role but became a fan favorite, leading to a larger presence in the film.

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  • In one scene, Riggs and Murtaugh are seen sharing a meal at a restaurant that features a sign for 'Murtaugh's Fish Tacos,' a nod to Murtaugh's character traits.

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  • The film features a recurring theme of the misuse of diplomatic immunity, which serves as a critique of the political system and its limitations.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Riggs's gun switches from a revolver to a semi-automatic in the middle of a scene without explanation.

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  • Lethal Weapon 2 is part of the Lethal Weapon franchise, which includes four films directed by Richard Donner, creating a significant bond between the characters over the years.

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