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

The 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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Sean Burns

Crooked Marquee

You can see why it was #1 at the box office for 14 weeks. The movie is good company.

Jul 11, 2025

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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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BRizz 2

I recently watched the original Beverly Hills Cop starring Eddie Murphy, and I have to say—it was absolutely fantastic. The film strikes a perfect balance of goofy, funny, and creative, delivering an all-over-the-place vibe that somehow works brilliantly. Eddie Murphy brings his signature charm and comedic energy, clearly playing off his own strengths and keeping the character lively throughout. His antics add a spontaneity that keeps both the audience and the production on their toes. The movie occasionally feels politically incorrect by today’s standards and has some odd directorial choices, but that only adds to its unique charm. It’s a wild ride that’s fun and unpredictable, making it an entertaining watch no matter how you approach it. Overall, Beverly Hills Cop remains a classic for good reason—full of laughs, memorable moments, and that 80s spirit. Highly recommended.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Bilal M

no skibbidi phonk sigma

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/25

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Audience Member

When people ask me what my favorite movie is, I tell them “Beverly hill cop, the first one”. It is such a good movie. It has drama, action, comedy and tense moments that put you on the edge of your seat. The acting is grade A and the story is simple but effective. Characters are developed in the short time we have to get used to them, and you care about them. Imo, it’s EddieMurphy’s finest performance and i wish he got more attention for it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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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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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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