48 Hrs.

Where to Watch 48 Hrs. (1982) (Legally)

One cop. One con. No mercy.
Dec 7, 1982 US 96 min R 18+
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Crime Action Comedy
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1982), without spoilers.

Expect a Crime, Action, Comedy blend, with a runtime close to 96 minutes.

Top billed names include Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

prison, san francisco, california, knife, partner, revenge, convict, buddy cop, tough cop, fake fight, dysfunctional relationship, absurd, amused

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Nick Nolte
Nick Nolte
as Jack Cates
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
as Reggie Hammond
Annette O'Toole
Annette O'Toole
as Elaine
Frank McRae
Frank McRae
as Haden
James Remar
James Remar
as Albert Ganz
David Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly
as Luther
Sonny Landham
Sonny Landham
as Billy Bear
Brion James
Brion James
as Ben Kehoe
Kerry Sherman
Kerry Sherman
as Rosalie, Hostage Girl
Jonathan Banks
Jonathan Banks
as Algren