Lethal Weapon 2

Name: Lethal Weapon 2
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1989-07-07
Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Joss Ackland, Derrick O'Connor

1989 | 114 min | Action, Thriller, Crime

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 9 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Lethal Weapon, start here.
The mood: Tense, gritty.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$228 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 212K people sought it out in the past year