48 Hrs.
1982, English. Directed by Walter Hill.
One cop. One con. No mercy.
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,823 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch 48 Hrs.
48 Hrs. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 December 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Gross, Walter Hill, Steven E. de Souza
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $79M
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48 Hrs.: quick answers
Is 48 Hrs. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,823 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does 48 Hrs. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 48 Hrs.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
48 Hrs. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
48 Hrs. is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 48 Hrs. on?
48 Hrs. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like 48 Hrs.?
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Who directed 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. (1982) was directed by Walter Hill and stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole.