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Lethal Weapon 3

Lethal Weapon 3

1992
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.

Directed by:

Richard Donner

Screenwriter:

Shane Black, Jeffrey Boam

Starring:

Rene Russo, Danny Glover, Mel Gibson, Joe Pesci, Steve Kahan, Stuart Wilson, Mark Pellegrino, Darlene Love

Franchise:

Lethal Weapon

Genres:

Comedy, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Lethal Weapon 3

1992
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
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indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 09 Jul 2019
69
22nd
Is there any moment Donner won't punctuate w/ a sax? Some people may still enjoy the manic (anxious/desperate?) banter, bad puns & Pesci's "ok, ok" schtick, but even as a huge fan of part 2, when I saw this at 23, I felt it was major letdown. From the 1st scene the constant attempts at humor remove the sense that anything's at stake & neither the plot nor the action scenes are interesting/exciting enough to excuse that. Russo's a welcome addition if only bc she slightly changes the usual dynamic
Rated 09 Jul 2019
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 12 Sep 2015
80
77th
Two police officers and a gnome are followed by hot jazzy tunes again
Rated 12 Sep 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 10 Sep 2021
64
46th
Rene Russo is no Patsy Kensit, both in that she isn't as attractive and that her career didn't sputter out afterwards. I like Rene and I'm glad she's still around, but I miss Patsy. At least Lethal Weapon 2 Patsy. Also there's action in this.
Rated 10 Sep 2021
eastondEastonD
Rated 24 Apr 2011
40
28th
Oh she likes Three Stooges and is in to martial arts, she's perfect for Riggs! Once the suicidal mulleted fury raged sex god settles down with his female doppelganger, this once proud franchise begins to stink of shit.
Rated 24 Apr 2011
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 13 Feb 2008
35
19th
This script should have been placed in the shredder, not the recycle bin.
Rated 13 Feb 2008
twincinematwincinema
Rated 11 Jan 2023
40
18th
Mel Gibson wears his mullet as a ponytail for a few scenes. Riggs really wants to eat the villain's eyes. Joe Pesci with bleached blonde hair. This is all I will remember.
Rated 11 Jan 2023
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 05 Aug 2019
68
49th
If the glover fits
Rated 05 Aug 2019
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 11 Feb 2017
60
17th
Lethal Weapon 3 doesn't compare to the previous two movies. Joe Pesci's character is already annoying in the second movie but it is thrown into overdrive in this one. The combo of Riggs and Murtaugh are still fun but something is lost in this movie. The whole story of Murtaugh leaving the force should have been a great backdrop for all of their normal hijinx but it didn't cause much tension in the end, which it should have. I guess lightning doesn't strike three times in the same place.
Rated 11 Feb 2017
ytadelYtadel
Rated 11 Feb 2017
3
28th
A very notable step down; the first one that just feels like "another Lethal Weapon movie." Chemistry between the leads remains good and there's a couple kinda neat action bits, but that's about all of its merits. Mostly fairly lazy storytelling that doesn't really rise above most episodes of most cop TV shows. And Leo Getz is reeeeaaaally annoying.
Rated 11 Feb 2017
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 04 Dec 2013
2
15th
This is a pretty big step down from the first two. Watchable, but comparatively lame. The dialogue is groan-worthy without being especially clever. Still, it's what you'd expect.
Rated 04 Dec 2013
by_devolby Devol
Rated 24 Nov 2010
9
2nd
may I rename this Lethal Fucking Shitbag III?
Rated 24 Nov 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
64
39th
Ok ok ok.... ok. Sorry Pesci impersonations don't translate well to typing. More of the same but it still has some entertaining moments.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 16 Feb 2010
55
19th
Mel Gibson has a love interest now! This entire film was an excuse to put in a tough female cop buddy/romance. Pretty annoying and banal overall. The cliches have worn thin by now.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
mangoluver4umangoluver4u
Rated 20 Dec 2009
58
43rd
Put it in your mouth rigs
Rated 20 Dec 2009
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 12 Oct 2009
55
41st
Hasn't aged well... Hasn't aged well at all...
Rated 12 Oct 2009
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 20 Apr 2009
41
34th
Meh.
Rated 20 Apr 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 10 Sep 2008
56
29th
The weakest of the LW films, but still a good time if you turn your brain off.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 01 May 2008
60
48th
which one is this? The one with the South Africans or the Triad people smugglers or is this the one where Danny Glover is too old for this shit? eh... they're all basically the same to me, but I do like them for what they are.
Rated 01 May 2008
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 20 Feb 2008
52
7th
I had to see Mel Gibson's rear in this movie, and because of that I just didn't enjoy the movie. Plus Pesci is really annoying.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
80
23rd
...this is where things start to go downhill.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
stainStain
Rated 04 May 2007
100
95th
I'm supposed to like a threequel even less than the first or second ones, but what can I say? Very funny comedy, very exciting action, and Rene Russo is such a babe
Rated 04 May 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 26 Feb 2007
30
9th
Poor.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
cromcrom
Rated 23 Nov 2024
65
61st
Pioneer screenwriters of the action genre Shane Black is replaced by Jeffrey Boam and it is no gain. The film breaks into camp and loses its last nerve of the original's edge.
Rated 23 Nov 2024
babaracusbabaracus
Rated 24 Nov 2023
8
70th
better than I remembered
Rated 24 Nov 2023
capthemfoosCapthemfoos
Rated 28 Aug 2023
63
16th
Wheels start falling off during this one. Emotional payoffs aren't deserved and plot holes aplenty. Chemistry is still there between the Mel and Danny which leads to some genuinely funny parts.
Rated 28 Aug 2023
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 17 Aug 2022
50
8th
Didisaybluelool+yourfeetarekillinmetoolol+feelslikearushofrandomshitlol+accidentshootsoMpunchlockers+stepintomyorifice+alwaysdownforsomeanticsetc+comparescarsthenbanglol+wontfightdrunkG/cuzhadtokillsonfriend-you'reretiringus/onlyfamigot-hitscuzthoughtmeantsleptwithdaughterlol-we'reinthemiddleofacaseofscotch+theyfuckyouinthehospital!lol+cantretirelol+noaudioforendingsceneanotherbomblol
Rated 17 Aug 2022
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 16 Jul 2022
40
19th
ger; [Lethal weapon 3]; ein ehemaliger Officer nutzt seine Verbindungen um Waffen von der Polizei zu stehlen und sie an kriminelle weiter zu verkaufen - diesen gilt es zu aufzuhalten.;
Rated 16 Jul 2022
tpbradburytpbradbury
Rated 14 Nov 2021
2
1st
Silly, not in a good way. Terrible dialogue. A real crash in the franchise
Rated 14 Nov 2021
needmoviesNeedMovies
Rated 03 May 2020
85
53rd
Has aged fairly well.
Rated 03 May 2020
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 02 Feb 2020
70
70th
Third time's the charm. "Lethal Weapon 3" eschews the dark overtones of its predecessors for an overall lighter approach. It might be teeming with campy moments but it is hands-down not just the funniest but, crucially, the most exciting of the bunch, from the memorable action scenes to the engaging plot. "Lethal Weapon 3" is exactly the buddy cop action comedy you imagine this franchise to be all about - with an extra kick in the nuts by the duo's newly-arrived female counterpart.
Rated 02 Feb 2020
michaelman99MichaelMan99
Rated 25 Jan 2020
44
13th
Kinda boring
Rated 25 Jan 2020
hardcoreufohardcoreufo
Rated 26 Aug 2018
70
42nd
Has its moments, and the way Gibson and Glover play off each other is as good as ever, but it just lacks the focus required for it to stand alongside the previous two.
Rated 26 Aug 2018
badfish138badfish138
Rated 03 Mar 2018
75
31st
Probably so high because it was my first rated r movie in the theater
Rated 03 Mar 2018
mspraguemsprague
Rated 25 Jan 2018
60
31st
Starting to wane at this edition. An ok Sunday afternoon movie on the telly.
Rated 25 Jan 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 07 Jan 2018
68
37th
There is no question that the series lost a spark with this one. Perhaps due to the strange mixing on tones. From Murtaugh's guilt driven arc to Riggs' comedy driven scenes with Rene Russo. The best aspects are the carry-overs from the first two, being the two leads, Joe Pesci, and the awesome action sequences.
Rated 07 Jan 2018
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 26 Jan 2017
58
13th
Pretty massive drop it quality for the series. It starts well enough and does have a few laughs. Unfortunately the sequence of events are scattershot, contrived and annoying. The end "battle" makes no sense if you analyze it and the main baddie is awful. The young character deaths are a pathetic excuse for character motivation. Seeing Glover mope and endure a funeral of his victim is just bad viewing. Rene Russo actually drags the film down too, the romance doesn't work.
Rated 26 Jan 2017
kyoungbergkyoungberg
Rated 23 Dec 2016
78
69th
Not the raw wildness of the first, but still an entertaining and funny.
Rated 23 Dec 2016
philamentalphilamental
Rated 25 Aug 2016
68
52nd
Haven't seen for years. Placeholder score until I can rewatch
Rated 25 Aug 2016
juliekinnearjuliekinnear
Rated 01 Mar 2016
6
0th
The film rekindles a bygone era, of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, big hair, smooth criminals, rebellious yet duty-bound cops, and overly set up sitcom style scenes with slightly eye rolling humour.
Rated 01 Mar 2016
butterflybbbutterflybb
Rated 04 Jul 2015
47
22nd
I love LW3 for having both Rene Russo and the line "step into my orifice". But those are the only things I remember.
Rated 04 Jul 2015
glm01glm01
Rated 01 Jun 2015
64
29th
64.000
Rated 01 Jun 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
56
34th
2.82/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
zipsterZipster
Rated 26 Aug 2014
75
30th
Gibson and Glover's patter is perhaps too smooth at this point. Pesci's Leo has taken a funny turn, but he's no more than a minimally necessary tension release. Wilson is the pettiest villain in the series, no more than a dirty cop with a quip to act as eulogy for every incompetent thug. Still, unexpected dramatic turns, a fresh new series regular, a brilliant scene of impromptu strip poker and a sensational wrong-way chase down an expressway between two armored trucks set the film apart.
Rated 26 Aug 2014
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 13 Aug 2014
60
40th
Although Glover and Gibson are both at the high points of the franchise so far here, their characters get very little development and Pesci is still very annoying (only here). Everything else is about the same with a less than mediocre story with awful villains. Glover and Gibson keep it alive.
Rated 13 Aug 2014
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 20 Jan 2014
70
77th
Lethal Weapon 3 is a return to form for the series. It made the smart decision to stop stealing attention away from its two leads, and as a result became funnier and more focused. It's not quite the nonstop action ride of the earlier chapters, but that is fine when (1) the filmmakers are running out of inventive action scenes and (2) we're not necessarily here for the action anyway. There's some repetition, but for the most part this is a pretty successful buddy-cop film and I recommend it.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 22 Nov 2013
7
57th
Lethal Weapon 3 is a slight step down for the series but is still a good all round action film. The lower certification sadly tones things down a little too much for my liking. Gibson and Glover are both great once again and Pesci is just as funny as last time round. I wasn't too fussed about Russo's involvement and the villain is completely forgettable. However the humour carries the film well and the set pieces are thoroughly enjoyable. Overall Lethal Weapon 3 is a decent 90's action film.
Rated 22 Nov 2013
andersqqAndersQQ
Rated 14 Nov 2012
70
42nd
Riiiggs... heeey Riiiiiiiiiggs!
Rated 14 Nov 2012
hotsakehotsake
Rated 11 Jul 2012
67
67th
The film isn't as bad as I remembered but there is way too much unfunny comedy going on. This is much more of an action comedy than the previous installments. The action is well done if way over the top and there is a distinct lack of actual police work and procedure.
Rated 11 Jul 2012
tofoftofof
Rated 09 Apr 2012
3
7th
The antagonist rings more of an 80's-used-car-salesman than a proper villain, utterly failing to capture any of the permeating 'badguy, badass' feeling of the other films' foes.
Rated 09 Apr 2012
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 29 Jan 2012
65
29th
Good chemistry between the actors like in the other films, but the story wasn't great.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 08 Jan 2012
60
42nd
6- pretty good, decent
Rated 08 Jan 2012
ribcageribcage
Rated 18 Aug 2011
69
55th
So Gibson and glover are enough to carry this, and donner can still direct action -- the chase through the subway that spills out onto the streets is one of my favorite setpieces of the series -- but like many series that collect characters it gets bogged down in making sure everyone has a moment (and im looking at you leo getz to please leave the movie this time). For the first time in the series the villain is utterly forgettable and the film basically seems unconcerned with his plot
Rated 18 Aug 2011
glmglm
Rated 22 Apr 2011
67
38th
67.000
Rated 22 Apr 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 21 Jul 2010
69
23rd
Like the other Lethal Weapon films it's got groan worthy dialogue huge explosions and ridiculous action. It's more enjoyable than the second, and an easy way to pass the time.
Rated 21 Jul 2010
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 11 Jan 2010
87
72nd
Wasn't this supposed to be terrible? I think I just love Lethal Weapon too much.
Rated 11 Jan 2010
prismaticPrismatic
Rated 26 Nov 2009
43
4th
The worst of the Weapons.
Rated 26 Nov 2009
antrock101antrock101
Rated 13 Nov 2009
85
94th
true classic
Rated 13 Nov 2009
stanthecaddystanthecaddy
Rated 05 Nov 2009
75
50th
A step up from Lethal Weapon 2. The story doesn't vary that much from what we've seen before, but at least it's entertaining. Murtaugh and Riggs still have a tendency to randomly bumble into dangerous situations that just so happen to advance the plot, and some other Lethal Weapon plot devices remain. There's also still some unnecessary melodrama. Pesci is at least used to better effect this time around, and Rene Russo is a good addition to the cast.
Rated 05 Nov 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 24 Sep 2009
78
66th
russo makes a great addition to the team, has enough action and decent action at that. i could have done without all the sappiness though.
Rated 24 Sep 2009
kdevinekdevine
Rated 19 Aug 2009
85
58th
The first will always be the best. This one had too many characters, but wasn't entirely bad.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
moedmoe_d
Rated 19 Aug 2009
100
76th
HELL YEAH!
Rated 19 Aug 2009
dclyde09dclyde09
Rated 18 Aug 2009
10
0th
Garbage.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
74
74th
The Gibson/Glover chemistry is still there, making this third installment almost as entertaining as the first two. Its no classic, but it's still plenty of fun, and very amusing. A great way to waste a couple of hours.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
honestliarHonestliar
Rated 16 Jul 2009
68
20th
Should have ended after 2
Rated 16 Jul 2009
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
66
35th
A lot of the originality is gone here, but it is still kind of fun.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
smacfarlsmacfarl
Rated 01 Jun 2009
84
40th
More Mel Gibson. And Danny Glover. Hollywood at it typical levels.
Rated 01 Jun 2009
brarjagbrarjag
Rated 26 Mar 2009
92
63rd
Loved this movie and absolutely love this series, The banter between Gibson, Peche and Glover
Rated 26 Mar 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
65
30th
Amusing.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
msindpndntMsIndpndnt
Rated 23 Jan 2009
74
47th
Okay, the first one is the best, I hated Joe Pesci in all of these films, but Rene Russo was a good addition in this film.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 15 Nov 2008
25
25th
The one that didn't have Tim Curry in it.
Rated 15 Nov 2008
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 02 Nov 2008
60
34th
Even I'm to old for this shit.
Rated 02 Nov 2008
tathieltathiel
Rated 18 Oct 2008
76
48th
Now, this movie lives by its characters and not by the story.
Rated 18 Oct 2008
cweiselbergcweiselberg
Rated 28 Sep 2008
85
55th
Once again, possibly not the best Lethal Weapon and I do hate Mel Gibson's guts but you can't mess with this one; It rocks...
Rated 28 Sep 2008
teeceeteecee
Rated 17 Sep 2008
20
15th
nej
Rated 17 Sep 2008
fgbowenfgbowen
Rated 03 Sep 2008
100
65th
Classic.
Rated 03 Sep 2008
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 22 Aug 2008
22
17th
Story is ridigulous, but the chemistry between Mel and Danny works fine. There is some good chats and practical jokes. Badly aged.
Rated 22 Aug 2008
jebJeb
Rated 24 Jul 2008
55
36th
More of a comedy than a thriller.
Rated 24 Jul 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 02 Jul 2008
74
85th
good movie
Rated 02 Jul 2008
khyronKhyron
Rated 30 Jun 2008
92
80th
I wasn't expecting much but they kept it fresh and fierce and frantic all the way through. A classic buddy film.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
eglantineEglantine
Rated 06 Jun 2008
80
53rd
The beginning the best! And also Riggs relationship with the dog!
Rated 06 Jun 2008
alidedealidede
Rated 27 Jan 2008
90
67th
good film
Rated 27 Jan 2008
lookinglandLookingLand
Rated 16 Nov 2007
50
56th
not as bad as part two.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
bcockerillbcockerill
Rated 27 Oct 2007
10
19th
It's the worst weapon yet.
Rated 27 Oct 2007
oolookittyoolookitty
Rated 24 Oct 2007
70
32nd
This is when we realized that they should stop making these movies.
Rated 24 Oct 2007
joseph77b2joseph77b2
Rated 15 Oct 2007
84
0th
love the lethal weapons. of course this was the worst, but still.
Rated 15 Oct 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
75
71st
Good amusement, mixing police action and comedy.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
65
49th
Weakest of the series still has it's moments
Rated 16 Sep 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 07 Sep 2007
71
52nd
Another sequel with action, laughs, less creativity, and about as fun as can be expected if not hoped for.
Rated 07 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
45
46th
ok
Rated 21 Aug 2007
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
82nd
They could make a hundred of theses and they'd never get stale. Glover and Gibson make for a great pairing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
47th
Watch for the characters and funny moments and forgive the idiotic plot and you'll have another good time with Riggs and Murtaugh.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
26th
Very predictable, but not terrible if you dig this kind of cop action/comedy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
Joe Pesci keeps the Leathal Weapon franchise alive. Great lazy weekend afternoon flick to veg out to.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
21
15th
The beginning of the end for Hollywood.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
61
43rd
Easily the worst of the four films. Still has some good action and ha-ha moments, but Joe Pesci is just shoved down your throat, and that is really a turn-off.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jcdraculajcdracula
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
41st
Tedious plot with an uninteresting villain. These characters are still fun to watch, but this is the weakest in the series.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
somboSombo
Rated 27 Jun 2007
79
45th
The others are all better.
Rated 27 Jun 2007
filliganFilligan
Rated 22 Apr 2007
68
17th
This is the worst of all four Lethal Weapon films. The action is still good, but the rest of the movie feels lazy. The villain was cast well, but the character was so flat that you just don't care when he's taken care of.
Rated 22 Apr 2007
savagelucy42SavageLucy42
Rated 30 Jan 2007
85
57th
Joe Pesci.
Rated 30 Jan 2007
n2j3n2j3
Rated 14 Jan 2007
39
12th
39 score purely for Mel Gibson's amazing mullet.
Rated 14 Jan 2007

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