Where to stream

48 Hrs.

6.719821h 36mRMovieCrimeActionComedy

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

WritersSteven E. de Souza·Roger Spottiswoode

ProducersLawrence Gordon·Joel Silver

Where to watch

Netflix

MGM Plus

Netflix Standard with Ads

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Walter Hill

Nick Nolte

Eddie Murphy

Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole

Frank McRae

James Remar

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

Sonny Landham

Brion James

Kerry Sherman

Rosalie, Hostage Girl

Jonathan Banks

James Keane

Tara King

Frizzy, Hotel Desk Clerk

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48 Hrs. — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. is streaming on Netflix, MGM Plus and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is 48 Hrs. on Netflix?

Yes — 48 Hrs. is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is 48 Hrs. on Amazon Prime Video?

48 Hrs. isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, 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 Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

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).