Lethal Weapon 3 (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Lethal Weapon 3 is a 1992 action thriller directed by Richard Donner, starring Danny Glover, Mel Gibson and Rene Russo. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $321.7 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Lethal Weapon 3 About?
The premise of Lethal Weapon 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Detective Roger Murtaugh considers retirement, he finds himself embroiled in a complex internal affairs investigation. Partnered once again with the daring Martin Riggs, he must confront a dangerous adversary: Jack Travis, a corrupt former police officer now dealing arms. They join forces with Sergeant Lorna Cole to expose the web of deceit and navigate perilous situations while striving to uphold the law and bring Travis to justice.
Lethal Weapon 3 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex
- 1990s
- shoulder holster
- holster
- squad car
- squad
- car
- time bomb
- good versus evil
- evil man
- child uses a gun
- child
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- terrorism
- police department
- wire
- black man
- mustached man
- deadline
- countdown
- partner
- cloud of smoke
- burned down building
- detective
- cameraman
- running man
- siren
- clapping
- applause
- pat on the shoulder
- armoured vehicle
- walkie talkie
- black woman
- jumping on a moving vehicle
- lying down in the middle of a road
- jumping from a moving vehicle
- struggle
- singing while driving
- woman touches a man's crotch
- handcuffs
- practical joke
- kiss on the mouth
- pet food
- white dog
- pet dog
- pet
- red car
- realtor
- disclosure
- hood
- bling
Where to Watch Lethal Weapon 3
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Lethal Weapon 3 Cast
Danny Glover leads the cast, with Mel Gibson and Rene Russo. Directed by Richard Donner; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon 3 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lethal Weapon 3 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Lethal Weapon 3 Plot Summary
What happens in Lethal Weapon 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Sergeant Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) and his partner Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) prepare to retire from the force, their plans are abruptly interrupted when they fail to disarm a bomb at a local office building. The fallout from this incident is rapid and punishing, leading to their demotion and assignment to patrolling the streets of Los Angeles. It is during one of these mundane patrols that they stumble upon the audacious theft of an armored car, with the spirited Delores at the wheel of the getaway vehicle.
Full summary
The whole story of Lethal Weapon 3, scene by scene
Lethal Weapon 3 Box Office & Budget
Lethal Weapon 3 grossed $321.7 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 9.2 times what it cost. $144.7 million came from the US and Canada and $177 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$321.7M
9.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $144.7M
- International
- $177M
- Budget
- $35M
Lethal Weapon 3 Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers and 4 clips.
- Trailer Extended Preview
- Clip Red Wire Bomb
- Clip Riggs and Cole Escape
- Clip Martin’s Daring Rescue
How Well Do You Know Lethal Weapon 3?
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 3
98 cars on screen, including the 1991 Cadillac Allanté and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1980 Ford F-Series Important role
Lethal Weapon 3 Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Brennpunkt L.A. – Die Profis sind zurück” and “致命武器3”.
- Also known as
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- Brennpunkt L.A. – Die Profis sind zurück
- 致命武器3
- Lethal Weapon 3 - Die Profis sind zurück
- L'Arme fatale 3
- Смертельное оружие 3
- Arma letale 3
- Arma Mortífera 3
- Halálos fegyver 3.
- Dødelig våpen 3
- Arma letal 3
- Zabójcza broń 3
- Dødbringende våben 3
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- Dödligt vapen 3
- Tappava ase 3
- Смъртоносно оръжие 3
- Cehennem Silahı 3
- Smrtonosná zbraň 3
- Смртоносно оружје 3
- נשק קטלני 3
- Φονικό Όπλο 3
- リーサル・ウェポン3
- Arma mortală 3
- Máquina Mortífera 3
- Смертельна зброя 3
- 리썰 웨폰 3
- Arma Mortal 3
- Mirtinas ginklas 3
- Smrtonosno orožje 3
- Vũ Khí Tối Thượng 3
- Smrtonosno oružje 3
- ริกก์ส คนมหากาฬ 3
- اسلحه مرگبار ۳, სასიკვდილო იარაღი 3
- Surmarelv 3
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Lethal Weapon 3 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 3, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lethal Weapon 3?
Lethal Weapon 3 runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Lethal Weapon 3 released?
Lethal Weapon 3 was released on May 15, 1992.
Who directed Lethal Weapon 3?
Lethal Weapon 3 was directed by Richard Donner.
More films by Richard Donner Who is in the cast of Lethal Weapon 3?
Lethal Weapon 3 stars Danny Glover, Mel Gibson and Rene Russo, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Lethal Weapon 3?
In the US, Lethal Weapon 3 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Lethal Weapon 3 make at the box office?
Lethal Weapon 3 grossed $321.7 million worldwide ($144.7 million domestic, $177 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Lethal Weapon 3 rated?
Lethal Weapon 3 has 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Lethal Weapon 3 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Lethal Weapon 3 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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