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Beverly Hills Cop

1984·Movie
1h 45min·R
IMDb7.4Metacritic667.7Rotten Tomatoes83%82%

Where to watch

NetflixAMC+The RokuKanopyHoopla

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and sharp wit

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

He's been chased, thrown through a window and arrested. Eddie Murphy is a Detroit cop on vacation in Beverly Hills.

Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case like only he can.
Action ComedyFish-Out-of-WaterStreet-Smart Cop80s VibeQuick WitFast-PacedCrime InvestigationCatchphrase HumorBuddy Cop

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Brest, Thomas J. Wright, Betty Goldberg
Written by:
Daniel Petrie Jr., Daniel Petrie Jr., Danilo Bach
Produced by:
Eddie Murphy, Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Composed by:
Patti LaBelle, Bob Badami, Teri E. Dorman

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Questions about Beverly Hills Cop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beverly Hills Cop legally?

NetflixAMC+The RokuKanopyHooplaYouTube TVMGM+Paramount+

Beverly Hills Cop is included with a subscription to Netflix, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beverly Hills Cop worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beverly Hills Cop rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Beverly Hills Cop?

1 h 45 min

Beverly Hills Cop runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beverly Hills Cop?

Critics75
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Beverly Hills Cop much the same way.

Was Beverly Hills Cop a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$316 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $316 million worldwide, 22.6 times its budget.

What language is Beverly Hills Cop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beverly Hills Cop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beverly Hills Cop in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.