What should I watch after Lethal Weapon 4?

Try Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 2, Lethal Weapon 3—each shares DNA with Lethal Weapon 4 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Lethal Weapon 4?

Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) is best described as Action, Crime, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Lethal Weapon 4 part of a franchise?

Yes—it's part of the "Lethal Weapon Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) stuck because it commits to its action premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Richard Donner's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The action and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 7m · ★ 6.6

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1.Lethal Weapon (1987)
★ 7.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 50m
Why you'll love it
Much of what makes Lethal Weapon 4 compelling — the action, the crime — shows up in Lethal Weapon (1987) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.
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2.Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
★ 7.0 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 54m
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The action energy of Lethal Weapon 4 is alive in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.
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3.Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
★ 6.7 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 58m
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Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) operates in the same action as Lethal Weapon 4, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The dark payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.
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4.The Jackal (1997)
★ 6.4 · Action · Thriller · Adventure · 2h 4m
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The Jackal (1997) belongs to the same conversation as Lethal Weapon 4 — both anchor their action in crime emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.
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5.The Dead Pool (1988)
★ 6.3 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 31m
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If Lethal Weapon 4's action stayed with you, The Dead Pool (1988) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The crime through-line is the real common thread between them.
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6.Death Warrant (1990)
★ 6.2 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 29m
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Where Lethal Weapon 4 excels in action, Death Warrant (1990) doubles down on crime to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.
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7.The Replacement Killers (1998)
★ 6.3 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 27m
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The Replacement Killers (1998) is the natural next step after Lethal Weapon 4: same action DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and crime elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.
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8.Hot Fuzz (2007)
★ 7.6 · Crime · Action · Comedy · 2h 1m
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Fans of Lethal Weapon 4 who respond to its action will find Hot Fuzz (2007) immediately familiar. Both films share a crime sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.
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9.Rush Hour (1998)
★ 7.1 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 37m
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There's a reason Lethal Weapon 4 fans keep landing on Rush Hour (1998) — the action is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.
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10.Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
★ 7.2 · Comedy · Crime · Action · 1h 45m
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Beverly Hills Cop draws from the same action well as Lethal Weapon 4, channeling crime in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 1984 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.
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FAQ

What should I watch after Lethal Weapon 4?: Try Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 2, Lethal Weapon 3—each shares DNA with Lethal Weapon 4 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Lethal Weapon 4?: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) is best described as Action, Crime, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Lethal Weapon 4 part of a franchise?: Yes—it's part of the "Lethal Weapon Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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1.Lethal Weapon (1987)

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7.The Replacement Killers (1998)

8.Hot Fuzz (2007)

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10.Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

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