48 Hrs.
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Synopsis
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him in order to track down a killer.
Cast
- Nick Nolte
- Eddie Murphy
- Annette O'Toole
- Frank McRae
- James Remar
- David Patrick Kelly
- Sonny Landham
- Brion James
- Kerry Sherman
- Jonathan Banks
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- Aug 29, 2020
Eddie Murphy taking charge in the confederate bar is an all-time heat check.
Ethan ColburnMar 23, 2015A constant, raucous, irresistible vibe in a movie in which there is not much action, materially very little actually transpires, and the villain barely appears.
matt lynchMar 15, 2021Eddie Murphy in the redneck bar... a star is born. This movie twice plays a song called "The Boys Are Back in Town" that is not the Thin Lizzy song.
Will Sloan - Sep 22, 2016
The cop and the convict, that's the relationship explored in Walter Hill's 48 Hrs. Nick Nolte mumbles. Eddie Murphy laughs with hysteria. They make one the most enjoyable "buddy cop" pairs in cinematic history. Nolte might use some colorful language, but he's only…
Todd GainesJun 6, 2022Action! - The Unlikely Rumble: Hill v Hyams So, like I said at the beginning, prepare for some offsets in this fight. Although Hill still has the lead, Hyams is no longer playing games and is gaining ground. And, while I understand why many people enjoy it and see it…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineFeb 9, 2014Sample dialogue- Eddie Murphy: "We have to find Luther and get my money." Nick Nolte: "Oh Christ, I ::unintelligible::....goddammit." Eddie Murphy: "Hey man, I don't want to go back to jail." Nick Nolte: "Aw hell, grab me a frazzlgadsfd ::incoherent grizzled…
Timcop - Feb 17, 2025
literally all of eddie murphy’s dialogue in this movie is him complaining about being horny
theoJan 2, 2021“I want y’all to know something - there’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Reggie Hammond” 48 Hrs. is a lifeless comedy-action cop movie that fails to deliver in either category. Eddie Murphy is the sole highlight of the film, but isn’t introduced until nearly half…
bradenAug 18, 2014Director Walter Hill is primarily know for three things: 1) action 2) an active camera and 3) testosterone. No film of his plays up all three and balances them quite like 48hrs. Add to that the comic powerhouse that is Eddie Murphy's film debut with an equal foil that is…
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- CvptvinHowdy liked48 Hrs.
I quite enjoyed Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte banter in this solid buddy cop movie, but it does fall in the shadow of Beverly Hills Cop a bit.
Mickerdoo is "meh" on48 Hrs.Felt Jack was a little too unlikable after the racial slurs. Plus Eddie was underutilized considering his capabilities at the time.
Arsal is "meh" on48 Hrs.A cop and a convict team up to catch a killer—classic '80s mismatched duo energy, but the plot's thin and aged jokes don’t land.
- Conner4real liked48 Hrs.
It was good but seems similar to a lot of other movies. Gotta assume this was the first
Townes liked48 Hrs.Poor Eddie Murphy must have back pain from carrying this movie
Rachel is "meh" on48 Hrs.Some funny moments but man 1982 was just a different time…..
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Rohan liked48 Hrs.Classic old cop movie. Peak Nick Nolte 6.5/10
teegan walton liked48 Hrs.classic “lack of 😻 make you brave!”
Brett Kuprowski loved48 Hrs.Big break for Eddie. Good movie
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Metacritic
What makes the movie special is how it's made. Nolte and Murphy are good, and their dialogue is good, too - quirky and funny.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Walter Hill, the director of such beautiful but stilted tough guy movies as ''The Warriors'' and ''The Long Riders,'' has attempted something very different in 48 Hours a male-buddy action film that's positively witty and warm-hearted compared with his other work.
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 48 Hrs. (1982) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is 48 Hrs. (1982)?
The movie is 1hr 36min long.
What's 48 Hrs. (1982) about?
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him in order to track down a killer.
Who's the cast of 48 Hrs. (1982)?
- Nick Nolte as Jack Cates
- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond
- Annette O'Toole as Elaine
- Frank McRae as Haden
- James Remar as Albert Ganz
- David Patrick Kelly as Luther
- Sonny Landham as Billy Bear
- Brion James as Ben Kehoe
- Kerry Sherman as Rosalie
- Jonathan Banks as Algren
Who's the director behind 48 Hrs. (1982)?
Walter Hill directed 48 Hrs. (1982).
Who produced 48 Hrs. (1982)?
D. Constantine Conte, Lawrence Gordon and Joel Silver produced 48 Hrs. (1982).
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