48 Hrs. (1982)
A gritty, darkly comic crime story unfolds as a cop and a criminal reluctantly partner to catch a killer.
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
How intense is 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs dry and broad. Rated R.
What 48 Hrs. feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream 48 Hrs.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is 48 Hrs. for you?
Is 48 Hrs. scary?
No. 48 Hrs. is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 48 Hrs. gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is 48 Hrs. sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is 48 Hrs. OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream 48 Hrs.?
48 Hrs. is streaming on MGM+.
Does 48 Hrs. have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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