Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- irreverent
- witty
- tense
- action movie night
- nostalgic 1990s rewatch
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel entertaining and energetic, especially for its action, stunts, and lead-pair chemistry, while regarding it as familiar franchise formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Riggs and Murtaugh combine argumentative camaraderie with coordinated police work throughout the case.
The central antagonist is a former Los Angeles police lieutenant who traffics in confiscated weapons.
The film emphasizes armored-car action, explosive confrontations, and elaborate practical stunt work.
Murtaugh is close to retiring, and the approaching deadline shapes his choices and the investigation.
Films like Lethal Weapon 3, and why
48 Hrs.
shares buddy cop chemistry, rapid-fire banter, irreverent humor, and high-energy police action
Rush Hour
shares Los Angeles crime investigation, mismatched police partners, comic tension, and explosive set pieces
Bad Boys
shares 1990s buddy cop momentum, dark comedy, rogue law-enforcement villains, and stunt-driven action
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Release Date
- 1992-05-15
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (3377)
Cast
- Mel Gibson
- Danny Glover
- Joe Pesci
- Rene Russo
- Stuart Wilson
- Steve Kahan
- Mary Ellen Trainor
- Darlene Love
- Traci Wolfe
- Ebonie Smith
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Lethal Weapon 3 about?
- Two mismatched Los Angeles detectives race to stop a corrupt ex-cop selling lethal ammunition while retirement and romance complicate their explosive partnership.
- What is Lethal Weapon 3 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lethal Weapon 3 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lethal Weapon 3 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Lethal Weapon 3 as brutal.
- What did critics think of Lethal Weapon 3?
- Critics generally found the sequel entertaining and energetic, especially for its action, stunts, and lead-pair chemistry, while regarding it as familiar franchise formula.
- Which films are like Lethal Weapon 3?
- Films with a similar feel include 48 Hrs., Rush Hour, and Bad Boys.
- How long is Lethal Weapon 3?
- Lethal Weapon 3 runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lethal Weapon 3?
- In United States, Lethal Weapon 3 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
