Lethal Weapon 2 (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Lethal Weapon 2 is a 1989 action thriller directed by Richard Donner, starring Danny Glover, Mel Gibson and Joe Pesci. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $227.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lethal Weapon 2 About?
The premise of Lethal Weapon 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This action-packed sequel follows detectives Riggs and Murtaugh as they tackle a new case. Riggs seeks relaxation at a spa, while Murtaugh deals with a surprising revelation about his car. As they investigate, the mismatched partners must combine their contrasting styles and rely on each other to solve the mystery and bring those responsible to justice.
Lethal Weapon 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- krugerrand
- two man army
- holster
- squad car
- squad
- car
- wilhelm scream
- grocery store
- good versus evil
- evil man
- villain
- male police officer
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- investigation
- exploding house
- tied to a chair
- witness
- torture
- interrogation
- drug dealer
- smuggling
- henchman
- comic relief
- gun battle
- police shootout
- african american
- gold coin
- corrupt politician
- politician
- apartment
- diplomat
- toilet
- ethnic slur
- racist
- racism
- car dealership
- condominium
- reference to the three stooges
- love interest
- gore
- death
- righteous rage
- brutality
- final showdown
- mercilessness
- organized crime
- hostage
- held at gunpoint
- police car
- secretary
- escape
Where to Watch Lethal Weapon 2
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Lethal Weapon 2 Cast
Danny Glover leads the cast, with Mel Gibson and Joe Pesci. Directed by Richard Donner; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lethal Weapon 2 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 70% User score
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Lethal Weapon 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Lethal Weapon 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the sun dips below the horizon in the bustling City of Angels, two veteran LAPD sergeants, Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, find themselves entangled in a perplexing mystery that’s set to shatter their peaceful routines. Their relentless pursuit of an elusive suspect unveils a web of deceit and clandestine dealings, revealing a stark reality: the suspect is just a small piece in a much larger puzzle involving a high-stakes smuggling operation of Krugerrand coins pilfered from the apartheid government of South Africa.
Full summary
The whole story of Lethal Weapon 2, scene by scene
Lethal Weapon 2 Box Office
Lethal Weapon 2 grossed $227.9 million worldwide. $147.3 million came from the US and Canada and $80.6 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$227.9M
- US & Canada
- $147.3M
- International
- $80.6M
Lethal Weapon 2 Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Toilet Explosion
- Clip Extended Preview
- Clip Meet Leo Getz
How Well Do You Know Lethal Weapon 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Lethal Weapon 2
73 cars on screen, including the 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and the 1987 BMW M6 E24.
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1982 Ford F-350 Important role -
1988 GMC Sierra Important role
Lethal Weapon 2 Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Smrtonosno oružje 2” and “Lethal Weapon 2 - Brennpunkt L.A.”.
- Also known as
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- Smrtonosno oružje 2
- Lethal Weapon 2 - Brennpunkt L.A.
- L'Arme fatale 2
- Смертельное оружие 2
- Arma letale 2
- Arma Mortífera 2
- Halálos fegyver 2.
- Tappava ase 2
- Dødelig våpen 2
- Arma letal 2
- Zabójcza broń 2
- Dödligt vapen 2
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- Смъртоносно оръжие 2
- Cehennem Silahı 2
- Dødbringende våben 2
- Smrtonosná zbraň 2
- 致命武器2
- Смртоносно оружје 2
- נשק קטלני 2
- Φονικό Όπλο 2
- リーサル・ウェポン2／炎の約束
- Arma mortală 2
- Máquina Mortífera 2
- Смертельна зброя 2
- 리썰 웨폰 2
- Arma Mortal 2
- Mirtinas ginklas 2
- Smrtonosno orožje 2
- Vũ Khí Tối Thượng 2
- ริกก์ส คนมหากาฬ 2
- اسلحه مرگبار ۲, სასიკვდილო იარაღი 2
- Surmarelv 2
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Lethal Weapon 2 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lethal Weapon 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lethal Weapon 2?
Lethal Weapon 2 runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Lethal Weapon 2 released?
Lethal Weapon 2 was released on July 7, 1989.
Who directed Lethal Weapon 2?
Lethal Weapon 2 was directed by Richard Donner.
More films by Richard Donner Who is in the cast of Lethal Weapon 2?
Lethal Weapon 2 stars Danny Glover, Mel Gibson and Joe Pesci, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Lethal Weapon 2?
In the US, Lethal Weapon 2 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Lethal Weapon 2 make at the box office?
Lethal Weapon 2 grossed $227.9 million worldwide ($147.3 million domestic, $80.6 million international).
How is Lethal Weapon 2 rated?
Lethal Weapon 2 has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Lethal Weapon 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. Lethal Weapon 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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