Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Lethal Weapon - Parental Guide
This R-rated action thriller contains strong violence, including gunfights and brutal sequences, plus heavy profanity throughout. There's moderate sexual content and some disturbing scenes. It's best suited for mature teens and adults—not appropriate for younger children due to its intensity and language.
About this movie
Genre
Action, Thriller, Crime
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Danny Glover
Roger Murtaugh
Mitchell Ryan
General Peter McAllister
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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