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48 Hrs.
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Directed by Walter Hill. With Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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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Release snapshot for 48 Hrs..
MoviHero lists December 7, 1982 as the release date for 48 Hrs.. Walter Hill is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nick Nolte as Jack Cates, Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond, Annette O'Toole as Elaine, Frank McRae as Haden. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 7, 1982
GenresCrime · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorWalter Hill
CastNick Nolte as Jack Cates, Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond, Annette O'Toole as Elaine, Frank McRae as Haden
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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48 Hrs. runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 1,830 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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“You switch from an armed robber to a pimp, you're all set.”
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“Entertaining buddy action-comedy that features a good antagonistic relationship between Nolte and Murphy.”
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“Back to the old school. Love this movie. This is when cop movies started to have some comedy in it.”
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“I've been in prison for three years. My dick gets hard if the wind blows.”
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