48 Hrs. Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Paramount Plus

48 Hrs. is a 1982 action comedy film directed by Walter Hill. It follows a tough cop who teams up with a jailed criminal to catch a killer within 48 hours. Their mismatched partnership leads to hilarious clashes between them and also a race against time.

Here’s how you can watch and stream 48 Hrs. via streaming services such as Paramount Plus.

Is 48 Hrs. available to watch via streaming?

Yes, 48 Hrs. is available to watch via streaming on Paramount Plus.

The plot revolves around a dangerous criminal named Ganz, who escapes from prison and goes on a killing spree. Jack Cates, a tough cop, is desperate to catch him before there are more victims. He comes up with a plan, which includes temporarily releasing a convict named Reggie Hammond from jail for 48 hours.

Reggie, with his knowledge of the criminal underworld, is the only one who might know where Ganz will go next. Despite their clashing personalities, they must work together against the clock to find Ganz and stop his killing spree. While Jack has to hear a lot of witty remarks from Reggie, their partnership leads to a race against time to bring the killer to justice.

The film features Nick Nolte as the cop, Jack Cates. Eddie Murphy plays Reggie Hammond, the convict let out to help Jack for 48 hours. We also see Annette O’Toole as Elaine and James Remar as Ganz.

Watch 48 Hrs. streaming via Paramount Plus

48 Hrs. is available to watch on Paramount Plus.

It is a streaming service formerly known as CBS All Access. It provides a variety of movies and TV series, along with live TV options from CBS networks.

You can watch via the show Paramount Plus by following these steps:

1. Go to ParamountPlus.com
2. Select ‘Try It Free’
3. Choose your plan:
   • $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (Essential)
   • $11.99 per month or $199.99 per year (with SHOWTIME)
4. Enter your personal information and create your account

The Paramount Plus Essential plan includes tens of thousands of episodes and movies, the NFL on CBS, the UEFA Champions League, 24/7 news coverage with CBS News, and limited ads.

Furthermore, the Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan includes all of the above, removes the ads except in limited circumstances, and also includes SHOWTIME originals, movies, and sports along with CBS live TV and college football. Nonetheless, you’re able to download shows to your mobile device.

48 Hrs.’s synopsis is as follows:

“A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, to track down a killer.”

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.