01 A prison dramedy that pairs him well against Martin Lawrence.
Eddie Murphy – 10 Best Movies
By Vlad Zakh · August 11, 2025
Beverly Hills Cop made him one of the biggest movie stars of the 80s almost overnight, and Dolemite Is My Name, decades later, proved he could still deliver a completely committed dramatic-comic lead.
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02 A dramatic, musical supporting turn that earned real awards attention.
03 A sharp Hollywood satire that doesn't get talked about enough.
04 The buddy-cop template a whole genre borrowed from afterward.
05 His Donkey voice work is as central to the franchise's charm as anything else.
06 Playing an entire family, still an impressive comedic bit.
07 Playing multiple roles under makeup, decades before it became his signature.
08 A social-satire comedy that's aged better than most of the decade's comedies.
09 A biographical comeback role that reminded everyone what he can do.
10 The fast-talking cop comedy that made him a genuine movie star.
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