Another 48 Hrs. (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Another 48 Hrs. is a 1990 action thriller directed by Walter Hill, starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $153.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Another 48 Hrs. About?
The premise of Another 48 Hrs. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This action-packed sequel follows Reggie Hammond and Jack Cates as they confront the criminal underworld again. When Reggie is brutally attacked and his beloved Porsche is damaged in a bus crash, he's determined to bring down a powerful drug lord. Racing against the clock, Reggie and Jack navigate a series of dangerous encounters, with Reggie’s life constantly at risk as they pursue justice.
Another 48 Hrs. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- corrupt cop
- biker
- tough cop
- bar fight
- ex convict
- shootout
- sequel
- mysterious villain
- drug lord
- detective
- cop killer
- suspended cop
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- car bomb
- teardrop tattoo
- person on fire
- bus crash
- conspiracy
- convict
- interracial friendship
- grudge
- hitman
- investigation
- release from prison
- psychopath
- prison
- revenge
- punched in the face
- fistfight
- neo noir
- african american
- police officer
- explosion
- racetrack
- exploding car
- second part
- desert
- fight
- buddy cop
- showdown
- shot to death
- blood
- murder
- two man army
- action hero
- hostage
- drive in theatre
- motorcycle
- bulletproof vest
- san francisco california
- returning character killed off
Another 48 Hrs. Cast
Nick Nolte leads the cast, with Eddie Murphy. Directed by Walter Hill.
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Director Walter Hill
More from Walter Hill
More films directed by Walter Hill, best-rated first: The Long Riders, 48 Hrs., Hard Times and Crossroads.
Another 48 Hrs. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Another 48 Hrs. 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 19% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 35%
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 60% User score
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Another 48 Hrs. Plot Summary
What happens in Another 48 Hrs. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
San Francisco Police Inspector Jack Cates is a dedicated veteran known for his relentless pursuit of justice. For four long years, he has been engaged in a high-stakes game with the infamous drug dealer known as the Iceman. The situation escalates dramatically at the Hunter’s Point Raceway where Jack finds himself face-to-face with Tyrone Burroughs and Arthur Brock. In an intense moment, Jack shoots Brock in self-defense, but things take a turn when it’s discovered that Brock’s gun is missing. This leaves Jack open to accusations of third-degree manslaughter, much to the delight of Blake Wilson and the relentless Internal Affairs division, who are intent on holding Jack accountable.
Full summary
The whole story of Another 48 Hrs., scene by scene
Another 48 Hrs. Box Office
Another 48 Hrs. grossed $153.5 million worldwide. $80.8 million came from the US and Canada and $72.7 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$153.5M
- US & Canada
- $80.8M
- International
- $72.7M
Another 48 Hrs. Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Another 48 Hrs. (1990) - Trailer [4K]
How Well Do You Know Another 48 Hrs.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main antagonist that Jack is pursuing throughout the movie?
Cars in Another 48 Hrs.
27 cars on screen, including the 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide.
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Harley-Davidson Sportster Important role
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Another 48 Hrs. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Another 48 Hrs., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Another 48 Hrs.?
Another 48 Hrs. runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Another 48 Hrs. released?
Another 48 Hrs. was released on June 8, 1990.
Who directed Another 48 Hrs.?
Another 48 Hrs. was directed by Walter Hill.
More films by Walter Hill Who is in the cast of Another 48 Hrs.?
Another 48 Hrs. stars Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.
How much did Another 48 Hrs. make at the box office?
Another 48 Hrs. grossed $153.5 million worldwide ($80.8 million domestic, $72.7 million international).
How is Another 48 Hrs. rated?
Another 48 Hrs. has 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 23 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Another 48 Hrs. have a post-credit scene?
No. Another 48 Hrs. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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