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Beverly Hills Cop

Play trailer 2:29 Poster for Beverly Hills Cop R Released Dec 5, 1984 1h 45m Action Comedy Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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After his childhood buddy is murdered while visiting Detroit, rebellious cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) follows the leads to Beverly Hills, Calif., under the auspices of a vacation. He checks in with old friend Jenny Summers (Lisa Eilbacher) and starts to believe her boss, art dealer Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff), might somehow be involved in the murder. However, Lt. Bogomil (Ronny Cox) of the Beverly Hills Police Department does not trust Foley, and hinders his search for evidence.
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The buddy cop movie continues its evolution unabated with this Eddie Murphy vehicle that's fast, furious, and funny.

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Wendy Ide Times (UK) Much of the film’s appeal stems from the sizzling energy and sharp dialogue, a lot of which was improvised on the spot by Murphy. Nov 20, 2023 Full Review Kirk Ellis The Hollywood Reporter This lickety-split action comedy is distinguished by the wry, character-conscious direction of Martin Brest, who coaxes a silver-bullet performance from star Eddie Murphy that's practically criminal in its accuracy. Dec 5, 2016 Full Review Chris Nashawaty Entertainment Weekly Rated: B May 12, 2011 Full Review Simon Gallagher Screen Rant Released early in Eddie Murphy's career, Beverly Hills Cop is still the best example of exactly why his star rose so quickly. Rated: 4.5/5 Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Rudie Obias Battle Royale With Cheese If Beverly Hills Cop was made in 2024, it would take 45 minutes before Foley gets to California. The storytelling and the way it unfolds is so economical that it’s surprising that filmmakers don’t make movies like this nowadays... Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Daniel Rester Battle Royale With Cheese Beverly Hills Cop is a classic buddy cop comedy. It is essential viewing for anyone exploring Murphy’s career. The sequels, including the new one, never quite hit the highs of Brest’s original 1984 film. Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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tim s This is a hip and happening buddy cop story if ever there was one. Axel Foley is an awesome character whose commitment to the law is unquestionable, even if his methods aren't standard police procedure. The way he initially clashes with uptight cops but eventually comes to trust and work with them, creates a great dynamic. The criminal enterprise is cold and dastardly, providing the perfect foil to Axel's free-spirited attitude. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Sam R pretty solid. just a lot of potty mouth murphy Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Taiga B In this action, comedy, Eddie Murphy plays a cop from Detroit Axel Foley, where his friend was recently killed and he goes on a mission to find who the killer is. This has a great 80's soundtrack that really gives a great setting through the movie. Eddie Murphy is absolutely hilarious in this movie, providing a lot of laughs and chuckles. There some great action scenes as well, with a great car chase at the start and some gunfights throughout. Overall, it's a fun film that is a must see if you love the 80's. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Peter V Great movie, the best of Eddi Murphy, all the sequels went from worst to worser. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Audience Member Every movie should be as great as this movie! Action, comedy, fantastic characters - I can watch it over and over again! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Kevin P A very funny and witty action comedy with some top-notch car chase and shoot-em-up action scenes, most notably the opening truck chase scene and the final shootout at the Beverly Hills Mansion. The main theme is iconic and catchy as hell. The rest of the soundtrack is also catchy and enjoyable dated with its 80's synthesizer music. Eddie Murphy is great in this! He's so young and energetic with good comedic timing and improv skills. He's very entertaining and really carries the movie. There's also some good subtle commentary on racial profiling within the police force, and an intruding & tense mystery on the murder of Eddie Murphy's friend. It's a solid action comedy and I can see why it launched Eddie Murphy's career into stardom. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After his childhood buddy is murdered while visiting Detroit, rebellious cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) follows the leads to Beverly Hills, Calif., under the auspices of a vacation. He checks in with old friend Jenny Summers (Lisa Eilbacher) and starts to believe her boss, art dealer Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff), might somehow be involved in the murder. However, Lt. Bogomil (Ronny Cox) of the Beverly Hills Police Department does not trust Foley, and hinders his search for evidence.
Director
Martin Brest
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Screenwriter
Danilo Bach, Daniel Petrie Jr.
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 5, 1984, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround
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