Beverly Hills Cop

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Beverly Hills Cop

R

1984

1h 45m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

Crime

Drama

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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)

11/20/2023

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.

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Kirk Ellis

The Hollywood Reporter

12/05/2016

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.

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

06/06/2009

Murphy exudes the kind of cheeky, cocky charm that has been missing from the screen since Cagney was a pup, snarling his way out of the ghetto.

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Ciaran Carty

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Dec 8

Just sheer enjoyment. It leaves you with the pleasurable afterglow of being in the company of someone who makes you laugh even when he's being vicious.

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Sean Burns

Crooked Marquee

Jul 11

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

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Simon Gallagher

Screen Rant

09/13/2024

4.5/5

Released early in Eddie Murphy's career, Beverly Hills Cop is still the best example of exactly why his star rose so quickly.

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Rob

Apr 15

Classic!! Holds up 40 years later. Couldn’t stop laughing.

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Todd

Apr 15

A blast from the past. Eddie Murphey is Gold in this movie.

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Jason H

@RT50328122 Apr 16

The only BHC movie I like.

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Damon G

@Dmoney420 Feb 22

Classic comedy super funny and entertaining Eddie Murphy is super hilarious

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Nick B

@Yoshmin64 Feb 13

Beverly Hills Cop is still a timeless classic — funny, irreverent, and endlessly entertaining. It’s lightning in a bottle, and you can easily see why it dominated the box office in 1984. It arguably perfected the action-comedy formula. 48 Hrs. comes close, but Beverly Hills Cop operates on another level. It’s impossible to imagine anyone other than a young, hungry Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley. As much as I admire Stallone, this simply wasn’t the right vehicle for him. Fate instead gave Murphy the opportunity to become a superstar, and he seized it. The supporting cast is equally strong, with standout performances from John Ashton, Judge Reinhold, Lisa Eilbacher, and Ronny Cox. Steven Berkoff makes a perfectly slimy villain and an ideal foil for Axel. The plot is simple but engaging, and the blend of action and comedy feels effortless. Martin Brest’s direction is stylish, and Harold Faltermeyer’s score is iconic. This was the first Eddie Murphy film I saw, and it remains my favorite.

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D P

@RT45936356 Jan 24

I'm just now getting around to seeing it. I'm sure it was a gem at the time it was released, but I can only rate it according to my current perspective. And currently, I see it as mildly entertaining. Eddie is just naturally funny, though. He's a hoot in anything he is in, regardless of the quality of the overall product.

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Det. Axel Foley

Judge Reinhold

Det. William 'Billy' Rosewood

John Ashton

Det. Sgt. John Taggart

Lisa Eilbacher

Jeannette 'Jenny' Summers

Ronny Cox

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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 - 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, Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 5, 1984, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround