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48 Hrs.

6.719821h 36m18MovieCrimeActionComedy

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

DirectorWalter Hill
WritersWalter Hill·Roger Spottiswoode
ProducersJoel Silver·Lawrence Gordon

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Cast · Directed by Walter Hill

NNNick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Jack Cates
EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Reggie Hammond
AOAnnette O'Toole
Annette O'Toole
Elaine
FMFrank McRae
Frank McRae
Haden
JRJames Remar
James Remar
Albert Ganz
DKDavid Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly
Luther
BJBrion James
Brion James
Ben Kehoe
KSKerry Sherman
Kerry Sherman
Rosalie, Hostage Girl
JBJonathan Banks
Jonathan Banks
Algren
JKJames Keane
James Keane
Vanzant
TKTara King
Tara King
Frizzy, Hotel Desk Clerk
GBGreta Blackburn
Greta Blackburn
Lisa, Blonde Hooker

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48 Hrs. — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and ITVX Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 48 Hrs. on Netflix?

No, 48 Hrs. is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is 48 Hrs. on Amazon Prime Video?

48 Hrs. isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 48 Hrs. for free?

48 Hrs. is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to 48 Hrs.?

Yes — 48 Hrs. is followed by Another 48 Hrs. (1990) in the 48 Hrs. Collection.

Is there a prequel to 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. is the first film in the 48 Hrs. Collection.

Is 48 Hrs. part of a trilogy?

No — 48 Hrs. is part of the 48 Hrs. Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the 48 Hrs. Collection?

There are 2 films in the 48 Hrs. Collection: 48 Hrs. (1982) and Another 48 Hrs. (1990).