Movie

48 Hrs.

“One cop. One con. No mercy.”

★ 6.7(1,718)19821h 36m

48 Hrs. is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Walter Hill
Release date: 1982-12-07
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $78,868,508
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: 48 Hrs. Collection

48 Hrs. — trailer

About 48 Hrs.

48 Hrs. is a 1982 movie in the Crime, Action and Comedy genres, directed by Walter Hill, starring Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy and Annette O'Toole. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,718 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 48 Hrs. in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Brion James

Ben Kehoe

Kerry Sherman

Rosalie, Hostage Girl

Jonathan Banks

Algren

James Keane

Vanzant

Tara King

Frizzy, Hotel Desk Clerk

Themes & keywords

prisonsan francisco, californiaknifepartnerrevengeconvictbuddy coptough copfake fightdysfunctional relationshipabsurdamused

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 48 Hrs. in United States?+

In United States, you can stream 48 Hrs. on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is 48 Hrs. on Netflix?+

Yes — 48 Hrs. is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is 48 Hrs.?+

48 Hrs. has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in 48 Hrs.?+

48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae and James Remar.

When did 48 Hrs. come out?+

48 Hrs. is a 1982 movie directed by Walter Hill.

What genre is 48 Hrs.?+

48 Hrs. is Crime, Action and Comedy film.

Who directed 48 Hrs.?+

48 Hrs. was directed by Walter Hill.