Genres
Action thriller
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 action thriller directed by Richard Donner, starring Rene Russo, Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $285.4 million worldwide on a $140 million budget. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $140M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Lethal Weapon 4 About?
The premise of Lethal Weapon 4 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh confront a dangerous threat when they find themselves investigating a Chinese drug cartel. As the case escalates, the detectives and their families become targets of the cartel's ruthless retaliation. Riggs and Murtaugh must overcome personal challenges and work together to dismantle the criminal organization and safeguard those they care about.
Lethal Weapon 4 Themes & Keywords
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Cast & crew
Lethal Weapon 4 Cast
Rene Russo leads the cast, with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Directed by Richard Donner; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Donner
Also Starring in Lethal Weapon 4
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More from Richard Donner
More films directed by Richard Donner, best-rated first: Superman II, Superman, Lethal Weapon 2 and Lethal Weapon.
Ratings
Lethal Weapon 4 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lethal Weapon 4 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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TMDB 66% User score
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Plot
Lethal Weapon 4 Plot Summary
What happens in Lethal Weapon 4 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 the reality of Lorna Cole’s (Rene Russo) pregnancy with LAPD Sergeant Martin Riggs’ (Mel Gibson) child sinks in, the couple begins to contemplate what their future holds. At the same time, fellow officer LAPD Sergeant Roger Murtaugh’s (Danny Glover) daughter Rianne finds herself in a delicate situation, as her pregnancy remains a closely guarded secret due to her relationship with Detective Lee Butters. The pressure mounts when the Police Chief decides to promote both Riggs and Murtaugh to captains, despite concerns from the department’s insurance provider regarding their previous actions as sergeants, setting off a series of events that challenged their newly acquired authority.
Full summary
The whole story of Lethal Weapon 4, scene by scene
Box office
Lethal Weapon 4 Box Office & Budget
Lethal Weapon 4 grossed $285.4 million worldwide on a $140 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $130.4 million came from the US and Canada and $155 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$285.4M
2.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $130.4M
- International
- $155M
- Budget
- $140M
US & Canada 46%
Rest of the world 54%
Videos
Lethal Weapon 4 Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 4K trichromy
- Clip Car Chase
- Clip Fight Scene
- Clip Extended Preview
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Lethal Weapon 4?
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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What significant life event is Lorna Cole experiencing in the movie?
Cars
Cars in Lethal Weapon 4
73 cars on screen, including the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am and the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
Details
Lethal Weapon 4 Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Arma Letale 4” and “Arma Mortal 4”.
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- Arma Letale 4
- Arma Mortal 4
- Surmarelv 4
- Smrtonosno oružje 4
- Mirtinas ginklas 4
- Smrtonosno orozje 4
- Lethal Weapon 04 Lethal Weapon 4
- 리쎌 웨폰 4
- L'arme fatale 4
- Arma letal 4
- 致命武器4
- Lethal Weapon 4 - Zwei Profis räumen auf
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- Смертельное оружие 4
- Arma Mortífera 4
- Halálos fegyver 4.
- Dødelig våpen 4
- Zabójcza broń 4
- Dødbringende våben 4
- Dödligt vapen 4
- Tappava ase 4
- Смъртоносно оръжие 4
- Cehennem Silahı 4
- Smrtonosná zbraň 4
- Смртоносно оружје 4
- נשק קטלני 4
- Φονικό Όπλο 4
- リーサル・ウェポン4
- Arma mortală 4
- Máquina Mortífera 4
- Смертельна зброя 4
- 리썰 웨폰 4
- Smrtonosno orožje 4
- Vũ Khí Tối Thượng 4
- ริกก์ส คนมหากาฬ 4
- اسلحه مرگبار ۴, სასიკვდილო იარაღი 4
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FAQ
Lethal Weapon 4 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lethal Weapon 4, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lethal Weapon 4?
Lethal Weapon 4 runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Lethal Weapon 4 released?
Lethal Weapon 4 was released on July 10, 1998.
Who directed Lethal Weapon 4?
Lethal Weapon 4 was directed by Richard Donner.
More films by Richard Donner Who is in the cast of Lethal Weapon 4?
Lethal Weapon 4 stars Rene Russo, Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Lethal Weapon 4 make at the box office?
Lethal Weapon 4 grossed $285.4 million worldwide ($130.4 million domestic, $155 million international) on a budget of $140 million.
How is Lethal Weapon 4 rated?
Lethal Weapon 4 has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66% on TMDB.
Does Lethal Weapon 4 have a post-credit scene?
No. Lethal Weapon 4 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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