48 Hrs.
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
Release Year
1982
Runtime
96 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Crime, Action, Comedy
Story Snapshot
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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48 Hrs. is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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48 Hrs. is best for viewers who want crime, action, comedy without having to browse blindly.
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