Lethal Weapon (1987)
Two mismatched detectives with a broad sense of humor relentlessly pursue a gritty, pulpy crime ring.
A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.
How intense is Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated R.
What Lethal Weapon feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspensefuldarkly comic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Lethal Weapon
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Is Lethal Weapon for you?
Is Lethal Weapon scary?
Only a little. Lethal Weapon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Lethal Weapon gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Lethal Weapon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Lethal Weapon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon is streaming on AMC+.
Does Lethal Weapon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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