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10 Best Movies Like 48 Hrs.

If you loved 48 Hrs., we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Another 48 Hrs.

Another 48 Hrs.

1990★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 48 Hrs. for fans of Crime & Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 h...

#2
Blue Steel

Blue Steel

1990★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 48 Hrs. for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Rookie cop Megan Turner orders a burglar to drop his gun. He whirls to shoot. Too late. Turner fires, killing him instantly. When someone lifts the assailant's gun from the crime s...

#3
The Long Riders

The Long Riders

1980★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 48 Hrs. for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids becaus...

#4
100 Girls

100 Girls

2000★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 48 Hrs. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Matthew, a college freshman, meets his dream girl in a dorm elevator during a blackout. He never sees her face, but instantly falls in love. In the morning, the power is restored, ...

#5
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 48 Hrs. for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boost...

#6
Extreme Prejudice

Extreme Prejudice

1987★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 48 Hrs. for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Lean, mean Texas Ranger Jack Benteen locks horns with a former friend, Cash Bailey, now a ruthless drug kingpin. Though they're on opposite sides of the law, they share a love inte...