5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Overview
Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around individual police officers combating illegal arms trafficking and corruption, with the solution emphasizing traditional law enforcement and individual heroism rather than systemic critiques or social reforms, aligning with a right-leaning perspective on crime and justice.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead casting with a Black co-star, which was established from the franchise's inception. Its narrative, typical of a 1990s action film, maintains a neutral to positive framing of its main characters and does not center on explicit critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Lorna Cole, a skilled Internal Affairs detective, who participates in several action sequences. She is shown to be proficient in martial arts and physically defeats male opponents in close-quarters combat during the film's climax.
Lethal Weapon 3 does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, the film has no direct portrayal, positive or negative, of the LGBTQ+ community.
Lethal Weapon 3 does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot and character arcs are entirely unrelated to transgender identity, resulting in no depiction to evaluate for positive, negative, or neutral impact.
Lethal Weapon 3 is a direct sequel where all established characters maintain their original genders. New characters introduced in this installment do not constitute gender swaps.
Lethal Weapon 3 is a direct sequel where the main characters, Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson), Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), and Leo Getz (Joe Pesci), reprise their roles. There are no instances of established characters from prior installments being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.0
4.0
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mel Gibson | Martin Riggs | Male | White |  United States |
Danny Glover | Roger Murtaugh | Male | Black | United States |
Joe Pesci | Leo Getz | Male | White | United States |
Rene Russo | Lorna Cole | Female | White | United States |
Stuart Wilson | Jack Travis | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
Mary Ellen Trainor | Stephanie Woods | Female | White | United States |
Ebonie Smith | Carrie Murtaugh | Female | Black | United States |
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. | Squad Member #4 | Male | Black | United States |
Jan de Bont | Dutch Cameraman (uncredited) | Male | White |  Netherlands |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
67%
33%
Race
White
67%
Black
33%
Nationalities
United States
78%
United Kingdom
11%
Netherlands
11%
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