48 Hrs.
Seen it?1982 | 96 min | Crime, Action, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 7 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Beverly Hills Cop or Lethal Weapon, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$79 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 249K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Walter Hill
- Nick NolteJack Cates
- Eddie MurphyReggie Hammond
- Annette O'TooleElaine
- Frank McRaeHaden
- James RemarAlbert Ganz
- David Patrick KellyLuther
- Sonny LandhamBilly Bear
- Brion JamesBen Kehoe
- Kerry ShermanRosalie, Hostage Girl
- Jonathan BanksAlgren