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Lethal Weapon 2

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
173K
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POPULARITY
3,690
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Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
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Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
173K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,690
131
  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Boam(screenplay)
    • Shane Black(story)
    • Warren Murphy(story)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Danny Glover
    • Joe Pesci
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Boam(screenplay)
    • Shane Black(story)
    • Warren Murphy(story)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Danny Glover
    • Joe Pesci
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 217User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Videos3

    Lethal Weapon 2
    Trailer 1:28
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    Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Patsy Kensit in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon (1987)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
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    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon (1987)

    Top cast

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Martin Riggsas Martin Riggs
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Roger Murtaughas Roger Murtaugh
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • Leo Getzas Leo Getz
    Patsy Kensit
    Patsy Kensit
    • Rika Van Den Haasas Rika Van Den Haas
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Arjen Ruddas Arjen Rudd
    Derrick O'Connor
    Derrick O'Connor
    • Pieter Vorstedtas Pieter Vorstedt
    Darlene Love
    Darlene Love
    • Trish Murtaughas Trish Murtaugh
    Traci Wolfe
    Traci Wolfe
    • Rianne Murtaughas Rianne Murtaugh
    Steve Kahan
    Steve Kahan
    • Captain Murphyas Captain Murphy
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • Hansas Hans
    Jenette Goldstein
    Jenette Goldstein
    • Meagan Shapiroas Meagan Shapiro
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Tim Cavanaughas Tim Cavanaugh
    Juney Smith
    Juney Smith
    • Tom Wyleras Tom Wyler
    Nestor Serrano
    Nestor Serrano
    • Eddie Estabanas Eddie Estaban
    Philip Suriano
    • Joseph Raguccias Joseph Ragucci
    Grand L. Bush
    Grand L. Bush
    • Jerry Collinsas Jerry Collins
    Tony Carreiro
    Tony Carreiro
    • Marcellias Marcelli
    Damon Hines
    • Nick Murtaughas Nick Murtaugh
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Boam(screenplay)
      • Shane Black(story) (characters)
      • Warren Murphy(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Riggs and Murtaugh are trying to take down some drug dealers but the they turn out to be not run of the mill drug dealers; they have automatic weapons and helicopters. Eventually they grab one of their vehicles and find a million dollars worth of gold coins or Krugerrands in the trunk. Later Murtaugh is threatened by the men they're pursuing. That's when the Captain reassigns them to protect a man named Leo Getz who is suppose to testify in a big case. When they get to where Leo is, someone tries to kill him and that's when they learn he laundered half a billion dollars worth of drug money. He then takes them to a place he once went to and that's when the people there start shooting at them. Later when they come back with back up they learn that the men work for the South African consulate and have diplomatic immunity. They deduce that they are the ones they were looking for, but because of they have diplomatic immunity they can't do anything. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
    • krugerrand
    • two man army
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During production, Richard Donner was shocked when Mel Gibson confided that he was drinking five pints of beer for breakfast. Despite his alcohol problems, Gibson was known for his professionalism and punctuality.
    • Goofs
      Arjen Rudd claims throughout the movie that he has diplomatic immunity. Rudd works for a consulate - not an embassy - and therefore would have consular immunity; this is similar to, but weaker than, diplomatic immunity (e.g., it generally does not provide immunity from arrest/prosecution).
    • Quotes

      [Rudd fires at Riggs, hitting him several times. Riggs falls, writhing in pain. Arjen's gun clicks empty. Roger aims at him]

      Roger Murtaugh: [shouting] DROP IT, ASSHOLE!

      Martin Riggs: [weakly] Rog...

      Arjen Rudd: [holds up his wallet] Diplomatic immunity.

      [Roger slowly rolls his head on his neck, takes aim, and fires - his bullet goes through Rudd's wallet, and then his head]

      Roger Murtaugh: It's *just been revoked*!

    • Crazy credits
      The Merrie Melodies theme is briefly heard during the opening sequence.
    • Alternate versions
      To receive a 15 certificate, the UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC. These cuts included:
      • Reduced violence in the scene where Murtaugh kills two thugs with a nail gun (a shot showing blood on a thug's head was shortened and another showing nails embedded in the other thug's chest was optically darkened).
      • Most of the sex scene between Riggs and his girlfriend was cut.
      • Riggs' vengeful killing of the villains who killed his girlfriend on the pier was entirely cut.
      • Riggs' repeated shooting of a villain during the final shootout was reduced.
      • Kicks to Riggs' face by villain in climax were reduced.
      Later video and DVD releases had some cuts waived but were raised to an 18, whilst retaining the edits of the pier killing and repeated shooting of a villain by Riggs. The cuts were fully waived in 2010 and the certificate downgraded to a 15. The uncut version is only available on Blu-Ray, while the DVD still has an 18 certificate but is missing the killing of the two thugs on the pier and of the guards on the container.
    • Connections
      Edited into Alias: The Box: Part 2 (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Cheer Down
      Performed by George Harrison

      Produced by George Harrison and Jeff Lynne

      Courtesy of Dark Horse Records

      Music by George Harrison

      Lyrics by George Harrison and Tom Petty

    User reviews217

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An action movie with heart
    Many action flicks over the years have been called loud and dumb. This is no exception. The "Lethal Weapon" series has never been especially noted for its intellect but it has something that a lot of action films lack: heart. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover's winning chemistry created some of the most tender moments in the series and "Lethal Weapon 2" excels because they make the audience care about their characters. This movie is by far the best in the series with tones of moments registering directly to the viewer. Gibson and Glover provide these characters with depth that could easily have been lacking and the ending of this film leaves the audience actually feeling the love these two men have for each other. And, as a bonus, "Lethal Weapon 2" digs even deeper into one of the protagonist's past, shedding even more light as to why he is the way he is.
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    • matthewshanereaves
    • Dec 18, 2004

    FAQ9

    • What is 'Lethal Weapon 2' about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
    • Also known as
      • Play Dirty
    • Filming locations
      • 7436 Mulholland Drive, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Silver Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $147,253,986
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,388,800
      • Jul 9, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $227,853,986
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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