48 Hrs. (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, 48 Hrs. is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Walter Hill, running about 96 minutes. “One cop. One con. No mercy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
Who’s in it. 48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte as Jack Cates, Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond, Annette O'Toole as Elaine and Frank McRae as Haden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 48 Hrs. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $78.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 48 Hrs. page.
If you liked it. Fans of 48 Hrs. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 48 Hrs. (1982)?
- In US, 48 Hrs. is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 48 Hrs. worth watching?
- 48 Hrs. holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 48 Hrs.?
- 48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae and James Remar.
- When was 48 Hrs. released?
- 48 Hrs. was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.