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Beverly Hills Cop

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Beverly Hills Cop

R

Released Dec 5, 1984

1h 45m

Action

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Chris Nashawaty

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

May 12, 2011

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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

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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

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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

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Dave B

Love this movie! Comedy and action both right up there and Murphy at his very best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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John D

I watched Beverly Hills Cop with high expectations. I was let down. I thought it was gonna be pretty funny since one of the movie’s genres is comedy, but I didn’t find it very humorous. Overall it was a great movie though, worth a watch. Was it the best movie ever though? Absolutely not. But I still heavily recommend the movie. I will definitely be watching the other movies!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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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

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Sam R

pretty solid. just a lot of potty mouth murphy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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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

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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

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Martin Brest

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Eddie Murphy

Det. Axel Foley

Judge Reinhold

Det. William 'Billy' Rosewood

John Ashton

Det. Sgt. John Taggart

Lisa Eilbacher

Jeannette 'Jenny' Summers

Ronny Cox

Lt. Andrew Bogomil

Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Axel Gets His Man

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Letting It Flow

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Serge & Achmed

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Customs Inspector

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Shootout at Maitland's

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Foul-Mouthed?

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - A Message for Victor

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Thrown Out of a Window

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - A Couple of Bananas

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Beverly Hills Cop: Official Clip - Axel Gets a Room

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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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