What is the best Eddie Murphy movie?

Five decades of comedic genius — from gritty buddy-cop classics and rowdy stand-up spectacles to surprising dramatic turns and crowd-pleasing blockbusters. Which is his crowning achievement?

1

Shrek

Murphy voiced the beloved Donkey in this 2001 DreamWorks animated classic, becoming one of film's most iconic sidekicks.

1000pts

2

Coming to America

Murphy's 1988 classic comedy about an African prince who moves to Queens, New York to find a bride on his own terms.

928pts

3

Beverly Hills Cop

Murphy's 1984 blockbuster where Detroit cop Axel Foley investigates a murder in Beverly Hills, launching a beloved franchise.

700pts

4

Beverly Hills Cop II

The 1987 action-comedy sequel brought Axel Foley back with bigger action and another memorable soundtrack.

700pts

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5

Raw

Murphy's legendary 1987 stand-up concert film, widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy specials ever made.

643pts

6

Delirious

Murphy's breakout 1983 HBO stand-up special turned concert film that helped define his explosive comedic persona.

500pts

7

Bowfinger

Murphy plays dual roles in this clever 1999 Hollywood satire, delivering one of his most underrated performances.

500pts

8

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

The long-awaited 2024 Netflix sequel that brought Axel Foley back in a crowd-pleasing return to form.

300pts

9

Dreamgirls

Murphy earned a Golden Globe for his electric 2006 performance as soul singer James Early in this musical drama.

300pts

10

Harlem Nights

Murphy's 1989 directorial debut set in 1930s Harlem, starring alongside Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx.

300pts

11

Trading Places

Murphy and Dan Aykroyd star in this sharp 1983 comedy about two men whose lives are swapped as part of a bet.

300pts

12

Dolemite Is My Name

Murphy's career-best acclaimed 2019 performance as blaxploitation legend Rudy Ray Moore making his own cult film.

167pts

13

48 Hrs.

Murphy's electrifying 1982 screen debut alongside Nick Nolte, redefining the buddy-cop genre with raw energy.

1pts

14

Boomerang

Murphy stars in this 1992 rom-com as a womanizing executive who meets his match, featuring a great ensemble cast.

1pts

15

The Nutty Professor

Murphy's 1996 comedy where he plays multiple characters, showcasing his range as a lovable overweight professor.

1pts