Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has brought the beloved 1987 action romp “Lethal Weapon” to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. The film features the classic duo of Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as a pair of mismatched LAPD detectives. It is directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black. “Lethal Weapon” was a box office success which paved the way for three big screen sequels and a television series. But it’s the energy and chemistry of the first film that people remember most.

This new 4K edition of “Lethal Weapon” is light on special features, but it does include a digital copy. It became available to purchase on June 24th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 1987

Runtime: 117 Minutes

Director: Richard Donner

Screenwriters: Shane Black

Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Tom Atkins, Mitchell Ryan, Darlene Love, Traci Wolfe, Jackie Swanson, Damon Hines, Grand L. Bush, Jack Thibeau

Rating: R for strong violence, strong language, brief drug use, and some nudity

Mel Gibson stars as a one-man killing machine, a Los Angeles policeman who recently lost his wife and has been acting increasingly unstable. Danny Glover plays a by-the-book homicide detective with an impeccable record and a loving family. Now the two are stuck with each other as partners, investigating a suicide that leads to an international crime ring and ever-increasing danger in this blockbuster action thriller.

Special Features:  

•  A Legacy of Inspiration: Remembering Richard Donner
• “I’m Too Old for This…” Featurette