Lethal Weapon (1987)
English crime film directed by Richard Donner
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m 109 min
- Released
- 6 March 1987
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Lethal Weapon has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 6 March 1987. It is directed by Richard Donner and stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Gary Busey.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Cast
- Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins, Mary Ellen Trainor, Al Leong, Darlene Love, Don Gordon, Ed O'Ross, Grand L. Bush, Jimmie F. Skaggs
- Cinematography
- Stephen Goldblatt
- Editing
- Stuart Baird
- Music
- Michael Kamen
- Written by
- Shane Black
- Produced by
- Joel Silver, Richard Donner
- Production
- Silver Pictures
- Distribution
- MOKÉP, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $120.21 million
- Set in
- Los Angeles
- Filmed in
- Long Beach, Santa Monica
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 6 March 1987
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes, or 109 min.
When did Lethal Weapon release?
Lethal Weapon released on 6 March 1987.
Who directed Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon is directed by Richard Donner.
Who is in the cast of Lethal Weapon?
The cast of Lethal Weapon includes Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins and Mary Ellen Trainor.
Where can I watch Lethal Weapon online?
Lethal Weapon streams on Netflix.
How much did Lethal Weapon earn at the box office?
Lethal Weapon grossed $120.21 million.
What is Lethal Weapon rated in the US?
Lethal Weapon is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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