Another 48 Hrs.

San Francisco is the backdrop for a fast paced mix of crime and wisecracks as veteran cop Jack Cates hunts a ruthless drug lord known as the Ice Man. When a clue ties the Ice Man to a notorious cartel and a private bounty surfaces, Cates discovers that the same man he wants to capture has ordered a hit on Reggie Hammond, the young convict about to leave prison. Faced with a tense ticking clock, Cates must team up with Reggie, a street-smart ex con with a knack for trouble, to chase down the mastermind. The unlikely duo barter quips and bravado while navigating corrupt cops, high speed chases, and urban hazards to close the case before danger catches up.

Directed by Walter Hill and released in 1990, Another 48 Hrs builds on the original with an original screenplay by John Fasano, Jeb Stuart, and Larry Gross, pairing hard edged action with sharp banter and a renewed buddy dynamic today.

The film grossed about 153.5 million worldwide on a 38 million dollar budget, signaling strong appeal for fans of the first film and solid returns at the box office across North America and international markets and expanding distribution channels globally.

Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte's pairing helped crystallize the buddy cop formula that dominated late 80s and 90s cinema, blending humor with standoffs. The sequel reinforced that charismatic chemistry could drive a franchise while keeping gritty crime grounded in humor. Its tone influenced police comedies that blend humor with danger.

Critics welcomed the electric pairing and Hill's brisk direction, while noting the film leans on the original's chemistry more than novelty. Themes of loyalty, improvisation under pressure, and the uneasy alliance between lawmen and ex cons run through the chase. It also probes trust between cops and ex convicts, carefully.