Lethal Weapon
If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.
Directed by Richard Donner
Produced by Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
A high-octane buddy cop action thriller that balances explosive set pieces with genuine warmth between two mismatched partners learning to trust each other.
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.
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Is Lethal Weapon violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Does Lethal Weapon end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Lethal Weapon easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Lethal Weapon scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Lethal Weapon sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Lethal Weapon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Lethal Weapon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Lethal Weapon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Lethal Weapon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Lethal Weapon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
