48 Hrs.

One cop. One con. No mercy.

19821h 36m6.7(1,794 votes)

CrimeActionComedy

Synopsis

A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.

48 Hrs. (1982) is a crime, action, and comedy film directed by Walter Hill. It stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, and Annette O'Toole. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,794 votes.

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Director

Walter Hill

Cast

Nick Nolte

Jack Cates

Eddie Murphy

Reggie Hammond

Annette O'Toole

Elaine

Frank McRae

Haden

James Remar

Albert Ganz

David Patrick Kelly

Luther

Sonny Landham

Billy Bear

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Is 48 Hrs. Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of crime, action, and comedy, 48 Hrs. is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About 48 Hrs.

Where can I watch 48 Hrs.?

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Who stars in 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, and Frank McRae, and was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did 48 Hrs. come out?

48 Hrs. was released in 1982.

What genre is 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. is a crime, action, and comedy film.

Is 48 Hrs. worth watching?

48 Hrs. holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.