Lethal Weapon 2 (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1989, Lethal Weapon 2 is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Richard Donner, running about 114 minutes. “The magic is back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the opening chase, Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh stumble across a trunk full of Krugerrands. They follow the trail to a South African diplomat who's using his immunity to conceal a smuggling operation. When he plants a bomb under Murtaugh's toilet, the action explodes!
Who’s in it. Lethal Weapon 2 stars Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Joe Pesci as Leo Getz and Joss Ackland as Arjen Rudd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Lethal Weapon 2 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $227.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lethal Weapon 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lethal Weapon 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)?
- In US, Lethal Weapon 2 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lethal Weapon 2 worth watching?
- Lethal Weapon 2 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lethal Weapon 2?
- Lethal Weapon 2 stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Joss Ackland and Derrick O'Connor.
- When was Lethal Weapon 2 released?
- Lethal Weapon 2 was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.