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. 1
   Shrek

   Murphy voiced the beloved Donkey in this 2001 DreamWorks animated classic, becoming one of film's most iconic sidekicks.
   1000pts
2. 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. 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. 4
   Beverly Hills Cop II

   The 1987 action-comedy sequel brought Axel Foley back with bigger action and another memorable soundtrack.
   700pts

   BE
5. 5
   Raw

   Murphy's legendary 1987 stand-up concert film, widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy specials ever made.
   643pts
6. 6
   Delirious

   Murphy's breakout 1983 HBO stand-up special turned concert film that helped define his explosive comedic persona.
   500pts
7. 7
   Bowfinger

   Murphy plays dual roles in this clever 1999 Hollywood satire, delivering one of his most underrated performances.
   500pts
8. 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. 9
   Dreamgirls

   Murphy earned a Golden Globe for his electric 2006 performance as soul singer James Early in this musical drama.
   300pts
10. 10
    Harlem Nights

    Murphy's 1989 directorial debut set in 1930s Harlem, starring alongside Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx.
    300pts
11. 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. 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. 13
    48 Hrs.

    Murphy's electrifying 1982 screen debut alongside Nick Nolte, redefining the buddy-cop genre with raw energy.
    1pts
14. 14
    Boomerang

    Murphy stars in this 1992 rom-com as a womanizing executive who meets his match, featuring a great ensemble cast.
    1pts
15. 15
    The Nutty Professor

    Murphy's 1996 comedy where he plays multiple characters, showcasing his range as a lovable overweight professor.
    1pts