Another 48 Hrs. (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Another 48 Hrs. is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Walter Hill, running about 95 minutes. “The boys are back in town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For the past four years, San Francisco cop Jack Cates has been after an unidentified drug kingpin who calls himself the Ice Man. Jack finds a picture that proves that the Ice Man has put a price on the head of Reggie Hammond, who is scheduled to be released from prison on the next day.
Who’s in it. Another 48 Hrs. stars Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond, Nick Nolte as Jack Cates, Brion James as Ben Kehoe and Kevin Tighe as Blake Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Another 48 Hrs. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $153.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Another 48 Hrs. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Another 48 Hrs. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Another 48 Hrs. (1990)?
- In US, Another 48 Hrs. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Another 48 Hrs. worth watching?
- Another 48 Hrs. holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Another 48 Hrs.?
- Another 48 Hrs. stars Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Brion James, Kevin Tighe and Ed O'Ross.
- When was Another 48 Hrs. released?
- Another 48 Hrs. was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.