48 Hrs.
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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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about 48 Hrs.
Where can I watch 48 Hrs. in the United States?
48 Hrs. is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch 48 Hrs. for free?
48 Hrs. streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae, and James Remar. Walter Hill is the director.
How long is 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
When did 48 Hrs. come out?
48 Hrs. was released on December 7, 1982.
Which studio made 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. was produced by Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions, and Silver Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did 48 Hrs. make at the box office?
48 Hrs. grossed $78,868,508 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.