Debapriya Bhattacharya
Comedian, actor, and singer Edward Regan Murphy became famous for his stand-up comedy before he made his film debut with ’48 Hrs.’ in 1982. At the same time, he became a well-known face on television, starring as a regular cast member as well as performing hosting duties on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Eddie established himself as a leading man with movies such as ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ ‘Coming to America,’ ‘Harlem Nights,’ ‘The Nutty Professor,’ ‘Dr. Dolittle,’ and ‘Daddy Day Care.’ He has also worked as a voice actor, and most notably lends his voice to the character of Donkey in the ‘Shrek’ franchise. In addition to winning numerous accolades throughout his career, Eddie has also received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2015 and the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2023. If you are searching for Eddie Murphy titles to stream on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
5. Shrek (2001)
Loosely based on the eponymous children’s picture book by William Steig, ‘Shrek’ is about the titular green ogre who lives happily by himself in his swamp. However, when the king of the land, Lord Farquaad, banishes all fairy tale creatures, they gather in his swamp and impose upon his peaceful existence. One character in particular who never leaves Shrek’s side is Donkey, who is a regular donkey with the ability to speak. Desperate to get his swamp back for himself, Shrek decides to go and meet Lord Farquaad, and Donkey decides to go along with him. Soon, the duo finds themselves on an adventure that they did not prepare for in the least. Watch the classic animated film directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, where Eddie Murphy lends his voice to Donkey, on Netflix.
4. Tower Heist (2011)
Helmed by Brett Ratner, ‘Tower Heist’ centers around a group of employees working at a luxury residence in New York City. They lose their life savings to Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda), one of the building’s most infamous residents, who ran a Ponzi scheme and embezzled billions. In his determination to get back at Arthur, building manager Josh Kovaks (Ben Stiller) comes up with a plan to steal from the businessman’s apartment with his co-workers. To help them prepare for the heist, they take the help of career criminal Darnell “Slide” Davis (Eddie Murphy), who also happens to be Josh’s childhood friend. View the film here.
3. Dolemite is My Name (2019)
Directed by Craig Brewer, ‘Dolemite Is My Name‘ is a biographical comedy film that reimagines the life and work of legendary Black comedian, singer, actor, and film producer Rudolph Frank “Rudy Ray” Moore. Eddie Murphy embodies Rudy Ray, who overcomes extraordinary challenges to become an underground sensation in the 1970s by creating a hilarious, obscene, kung-fu-fighting anti-establishment stage character for himself named Dolemite. When many express doubt over the public acceptability of Dolemite, Rudy Ray takes a huge gamble by bringing the character to the big screen. You can stream the movie here.
2. You People (2023)
Co-written and directed by Kenya Barris, ‘You People’ tells the story of an interracial and interreligious couple who try to bring their families together before getting married. It begins with Ezra Cohen (Jonah Hill), a middle-aged White Jewish man, falling in love with Amira Mohammed, a Black Islamic woman, following a meet-cute where he mistakenly assumes her to be his cab driver. Despite their differences, the two get into a loving relationship. However, modern love gets tested when their families clash over cultural and generational differences and societal expectations. Eddie Murphy stars in the film as Amira’s father, Akbar, who has a difficult time accepting Ezra as the one for his daughter. Watch the romantic comedy here.
1. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,’ directed by Mark Molloy, is the fourth film in the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ series starring Eddie Murphy as the titular Detroit Police Detective Axel Foley. After learning of a threat to his estranged daughter Jane’s (Taylour Paige) life, Axel returns to Beverly Hills to get to the bottom of the situation. In addition to reuniting with his old friends, Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton), Axel also teams up with young hotshot cop Bobby Abbott (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and uncovers a sinister conspiracy. Stream the action comedy film on Netflix.
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