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Follows
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Followed by
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
References
Flipper (1964)
Brannigan (1975)
Exploding toilet trap
Exploding toilet trap
The Muppet Show (1976)
Mandrake (1979)
After losing a perpetrator Martin Riggs asks "Who is this guy Mandrake the Magician?"
After losing a perpetrator Martin Riggs asks "Who is this guy Mandrake the Magician?"
Referenced in
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
A band on the list is named "Alba Varden". That was the name of the ship that the South Africans used for smuggling in "Lethal Weapon 2".
A band on the list is named "Alba Varden". That was the name of the ship that the South Africans used for smuggling in "Lethal Weapon 2".
Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (1993)
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Maverick (1994)
When a bank robber interrupts Mel "Maverick" Gibson in a deal with the clerk, the robber turns out to be Danny Glover. They seem to know each other. As Glover rides away from the bank he mutters "I'm too old for this shit."
When a bank robber interrupts Mel "Maverick" Gibson in a deal with the clerk, the robber turns out to be Danny Glover. They seem to know each other. As Glover rides away from the bank he mutters "I'm too old for this shit."
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
Both (Warner Bros.) films' closing credits have a long pull away shot; sped up with a city sunrise backdrop.
Both (Warner Bros.) films' closing credits have a long pull away shot; sped up with a city sunrise backdrop.
Empire of the Censors (1995)
Tom Dewe Mathews mentions it.
Tom Dewe Mathews mentions it.
Canadian Bacon (1995)
The Simpsons: Beyond Blunderdome (1999)
Homer, when talking to Mel Gibson, tells him about the "bomb in the toilet" scene and says that he always inspects his own toilet
Homer, when talking to Mel Gibson, tells him about the "bomb in the toilet" scene and says that he always inspects his own toilet
Spaced: Battles (1999)
When Brian counts to 3 it's played like a scene from this movie and accompanied by a clock-ticking sound effect.
When Brian counts to 3 it's played like a scene from this movie and accompanied by a clock-ticking sound effect.
Family Guy: E. Peterbus Unum (2000)
"j-j-just like the bad guy from Lethal Weapon 2, I've got diplomatic immunity"
"j-j-just like the bad guy from Lethal Weapon 2, I've got diplomatic immunity"
A Knight's Tale (2001)
The Real Thing (2002)
Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles (2003)
discussion of "going on three, or three then go"
discussion of "going on three, or three then go"
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
Madison relocating her dislocated shoulder
Madison relocating her dislocated shoulder
The Book of Orgazmo (2003)
mentioned once
mentioned once
City of Heroes (2004)
In Talos Island, there is a cargo ship called the Alba Varden, which is the same name as the one in Lethal Weapon 2
In Talos Island, there is a cargo ship called the Alba Varden, which is the same name as the one in Lethal Weapon 2
The Pick Up (2005)
It's mentioned on screen
It's mentioned on screen
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
The 1,2,3 scene references the toilet blowup scene in LWII
The 1,2,3 scene references the toilet blowup scene in LWII
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006)
Reference to the "Lethal Weapon" series
Reference to the "Lethal Weapon" series
Comedy Lab: Alex Zane's House of Games (2006)
When trying to guess someone is impersonation Jesus for one game, he says he was in a Mel Gibson movie. Someone jokes "Lethal Weapon 2?"
When trying to guess someone is impersonation Jesus for one game, he says he was in a Mel Gibson movie. Someone jokes "Lethal Weapon 2?"
20 to 1: Great Aussie Movies (2006)
A poster for this movie is shown in a montage of posters for movies starring Mel Gibson in a segment on Mad Max.
A poster for this movie is shown in a montage of posters for movies starring Mel Gibson in a segment on Mad Max.
Grijpstra & de Gier: Kat en muis (2007)
Puk says Mel Gibson in this film is her favorite detective.
Puk says Mel Gibson in this film is her favorite detective.
Family Guy: Lois Kills Stewie (2007)
Peter says "It's just been revoked!" after shooting Stewie
Peter says "It's just been revoked!" after shooting Stewie
The History of the English Language: Second Edition (2008)
Professor Lerer discusses the scene at the South African embassy.
Professor Lerer discusses the scene at the South African embassy.
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
favorite movies: "Lethal Weapon 2"
favorite movies: "Lethal Weapon 2"
Pineapple Express (2008)
When Dale returns to Saul's apartment after witnessing the shooting, while trying to get buzzed in, the two characters do the "on 3" from Lethal Weapon, including the "on 3, or 3, and then go".
When Dale returns to Saul's apartment after witnessing the shooting, while trying to get buzzed in, the two characters do the "on 3" from Lethal Weapon, including the "on 3, or 3, and then go".
How I Met Your Mother: Murtaugh (2009)
Ted watches it
Ted watches it
Psych: Shawn Has the Yips (2009)
Gus says, "It's more like 'Lethal Weapon 2' - the one where Danny Glover finds a bomb on his toilet."
Gus says, "It's more like 'Lethal Weapon 2' - the one where Danny Glover finds a bomb on his toilet."
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
The Cinema Snob: Hell's Bloody Devils (2010)
"...and now we're in Lethal Weapon 2?"
"...and now we're in Lethal Weapon 2?"
IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day: Ryan Kwanten (2010)
Ryan Kwanten mentions this movie during interview
Ryan Kwanten mentions this movie during interview
30:Minutes or Less (2011)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Chillerama (2011)
Cecil Kaufman says "Im getting to old for this shit" in the segment "Zom-B-Movie"
Cecil Kaufman says "Im getting to old for this shit" in the segment "Zom-B-Movie"
Psych: Shawn Rescues Darth Vader (2011)
Shawn and Gus debate the nationality of the "Lethal Weapon 2" villain.
Shawn and Gus debate the nationality of the "Lethal Weapon 2" villain.
MythBusters: Toilet Bomb (2011)
The myth being tested is about the bathroom bomb scene
The myth being tested is about the bathroom bomb scene
Features
Three Missing Links (1938)
Wheel of Fortune (1983)
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
Featured in
Siskel & Ebert: Misery/Hidden Agenda/Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
Clips are shown for the segment on the violent and depressing movies children watch.
Clips are shown for the segment on the violent and depressing movies children watch.
Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (1991)
Featured in the closing montage.
Featured in the closing montage.
Pure Lethal!: New Angles, New Scenes, and Explosive Outtakes (1998)
There's not only bloopers, they also show actual clips from this movie.
There's not only bloopers, they also show actual clips from this movie.
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
Clips of the second movie is played in a flash back.
Clips of the second movie is played in a flash back.
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
footage appears throughout
footage appears throughout
A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry (2008)
Clip shown
Clip shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Shutter Island/The Ghost Writer/Happy Tears (2010)
Clip given as a tribute to Mary Allen Trainer's acting career
Clip given as a tribute to Mary Allen Trainer's acting career
Bad Movie Beatdown: Grown Ups (2011)
clip of Leo Getz doing his drive thru rant.
clip of Leo Getz doing his drive thru rant.
Spoofed in
Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
Formula 51 (2001)
Evil on Queen Street (2002)
A Bear's Christmas Tail (2004)
Sketch in new title spoofing this movie
Sketch in new title spoofing this movie
Robot Chicken: Squaw Bury Shortcake (2007)
In "Council of Evil Tables," Tablesmasher discovering that the South African table has diplomatic immunity is a parody of Lethal Weapon 2. The cop who appears in this segment is based on Danny Glover's character in the Lethal Weapon series.
In "Council of Evil Tables," Tablesmasher discovering that the South African table has diplomatic immunity is a parody of Lethal Weapon 2. The cop who appears in this segment is based on Danny Glover's character in the Lethal Weapon series.
