Eddie Murphy It is one of the most successful and loved comedians and actors of all time. With his charisma, talent and versatility, he has starred in some of the most iconic and blockbuster films of the last four decades. From hilarious comedies to moving dramas, Murphy has demonstrated again and again its ability to captivate the public of all ages.
On the occasion of your 64th birthday, in this article, we will review the 5 best Murphy movies According to the QDB portal qualification, highlighting their most memorable performances and the aspects that make them so special.
A loose detective in Hollywood (Beverly Hills Cop, 1984)
Axel Foley (Murphy) is an ingenious and charismatic Detroit detective who travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his best friend. There, he faces a world of wealth and corruption, but his ingenuity and his unconventional style allow him to resolve the case and gain respect for his colleagues.
IMDB score: 7.4/10
Director: Martin Brest
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher, Ronny Cox
A Prince in New York (Coming to America, 1988)
Prince Akeem (Murphy) from Zamunda, a wealthy African country, travels to New York to find a wife who loves him for who he is, not for his wealth. Disguised as a foreign student, Akeem faces the peculiarities of life in the United States and finds love in an unexpected place.
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IMDB score: 7.1/10
Director: John Landis
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, John Amos
Chiflated Professor (The Nutty Professor, 1996)
Dr. Sherman Klump (Murphy) is a teacher of obese and kind genetics that discovers a formula that allows him to transform into a thin and charismatic alter ego called Buddy Love. However, Buddy turns out to be an egocentric and problematic character, which leads Sherman to fight to control his own creation.
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IMDB score: 6.6/10
Director: Tom Shadyac
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Larry Miller, John Ales
48 hours (48 hrs., 1982)
Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) is a hard San Francisco policeman who is forced to work with Reggie Hammond (Murphy), a convict cunning, to catch a dangerous criminal. Despite their differences, Jack and Reggie form an unlikely alliance and embark on a counterreloj race to resolve the case.
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IMDB score: 6.9/10
Director: Walter Hill
Cast: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O’Toole, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly
Dreamgirls (Dreamgirls, 2006)
Set in the 1960s, Dreamgirls tells the story of a trio of African -American singers who achieve fame and success, but also face the challenges of the music industry and personal conflicts. Eddie Murphy offers an Oscar -nominated performance as James “Thunder” Early, a charismatic Soul singer with a decline career.
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IMDB score: 6.5/10
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose
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