48 Hrs.
“One cop. One con. No mercy.”
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About
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
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, Hostage Girl
Jonathan Banks
as Algren
James Keane
as Vanzant
Tara King
as Frizzy, Hotel Desk Clerk
Greta Blackburn
as Lisa, Blonde Hooker
Margot Rose
as Casey
Denise Crosby
as Sally
Olivia Brown
as Candy
Todd Allen
as Young Cop
Bill Dearth
as Thin Cop
Ned Dowd
as Big Cop
Jim Haynie
as Old Cop
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About 48 Hrs.
“One cop. One con. No mercy.”
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer. Running 96 minutes.
48 Hrs. Cast and Characters
The cast features Nick Nolte (as Jack Cates), Eddie Murphy (as Reggie Hammond), Annette O'Toole (as Elaine), Frank McRae (as Haden), and James Remar (as Albert Ganz). Their performances are a major reason 48 Hrs. has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch 48 Hrs. NowWhy People Are Watching 48 Hrs.
48 Hrs. flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about 48 Hrs.
Where can I watch 48 Hrs. online for free?
You can watch 48 Hrs. online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How long is 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. runs for 96 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is 48 Hrs. good? What's the rating?
48 Hrs. holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 1,709 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of 48 Hrs.?
The main cast includes Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, and Frank McRae, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is 48 Hrs. available in English?
Yes — 48 Hrs. was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was 48 Hrs. released?
48 Hrs. was released in 1982.
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Where can I watch 48 Hrs. for free?
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What is 48 Hrs. about?
48 Hrs. is a Crime/Action English-language film. A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
When was 48 Hrs. released?
48 Hrs. was released on December 7, 1982. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures.
Who stars in 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole and Frank McRae. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is 48 Hrs. available in HD?
Yes, 48 Hrs. is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.