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Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)

โ€œThe gang's all here.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 3,077 votes 2h 7m r ActionComedyAdventureThrillerCrime

#72 of 123 films from 1998 #1006 of 2168 in action

Directed by Richard Donner ยท Written by Channing Gibson, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Jonathan Lemkin

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Overview

With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crime lord trying to get his brother out of prison.

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Martin Riggs
Danny Gloveras Roger Murtaugh
Joe Pescias Leo Getz
Rene Russoas Lorna Cole
Chris Rockas Det.Lee Butters
Jet Lias Wah Sing Ku
Darlene Loveas Trish Murtaugh
Steve Kahanas Captain Murphy
Traci Wolfeas Rianne Murtaugh
Kim Chanas Benny Chan
Damon Hinesas Nick Murtaugh
Ebonie Smithas Carrie Murtaugh
Michael Chowas Benny's Assistant
Danny Arroyoas Gomez

Facts

Release dateJuly 10, 1998
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$140,000,000
Box office$285,444,603 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0122151

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Questions

How long is Lethal Weapon 4?
Lethal Weapon 4 runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Lethal Weapon 4 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 3,077 votes, which places it #72 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 42%) and #1006 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Lethal Weapon 4?
Lethal Weapon 4 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 4?
Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs; Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh; Joe Pesci as Leo Getz; Rene Russo as Lorna Cole; Chris Rock as Det.Lee Butters; Jet Li as Wah Sing Ku.
What is Lethal Weapon 4 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lethal Weapon 4?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7684.

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