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Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

โ€œThe magic is back!โ€

7.0/10 ยท 3,887 votes 1h 54m r ActionComedyAdventureThrillerCrime

#29 of 70 films from 1989 #645 of 2168 in action

Directed by Richard Donner ยท Written by Jeffrey Boam, Shane Black, Warren Murphy

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Overview

Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Martin Riggs
Danny Gloveras Roger Murtaugh
Joe Pescias Leo Getz
Joss Acklandas Arjen Rudd
Derrick O'Connoras Pieter Vorstedt
Patsy Kensitas Rika Van Den Haas
Darlene Loveas Trish Murtaugh
Mark Rolstonas Hans
Jenette Goldsteinas Meagan Shapiro
Steve Kahanas Captain Murphy
Dean Norrisas Tim Cavanaugh
Juney Smithas Tom Wyler
Nestor Serranoas Eddie Estaban
Philip Surianoas Joseph Ragucci

Facts

Release dateJuly 7, 1989
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” longer as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$227,853,986 (9.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0097733

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Questions

How long is Lethal Weapon 2?
Lethal Weapon 2 runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Lethal Weapon 2 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 3,887 votes, which places it #29 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 60%) and #645 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Lethal Weapon 2?
Lethal Weapon 2 was directed by Richard Donner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Goonies (1985), The Omen (1976), Lethal Weapon (1987).
Who stars in Lethal Weapon 2?
Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs; Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh; Joe Pesci as Leo Getz; Joss Ackland as Arjen Rudd; Derrick O'Connor as Pieter Vorstedt; Patsy Kensit as Rika Van Den Haas.
What is Lethal Weapon 2 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lethal Weapon 2?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25535.

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