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Beverly Hills Cop
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Martin Brest. With Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFast-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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Beverly Hills Cop.
MoviHero lists December 5, 1984 as the release date for Beverly Hills Cop. Martin Brest is the listed director. The listed cast includes Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, Judge Reinhold as Det. Billy Rosewood, John Ashton as Sgt. Taggart, Lisa Eilbacher as Jenny Summers. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 5, 1984
GenresCrime · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorMartin Brest
CastEddie Murphy as Axel Foley, Judge Reinhold as Det. Billy Rosewood, John Ashton as Sgt. Taggart, Lisa Eilbacher as Jenny Summers
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Beverly Hills Cop runs 1h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 4,838 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This is probably my favourite outing for a fresh-faced and wise-cracking Eddie Murphy.”
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“The heat is on - indeed! Cocky rule dodging Detroit Cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) heads to Beverly Hills in search of those responsible for…”
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“This is the cleanest and nicest police car I've ever been in in my life. This thing's nicer than my apartment.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDet. Billy RosewoodDet. Billy Rosewood in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), played by Judge Reinhold.Open character guide otherSgt. TaggartSgt. Taggart in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), played by John Ashton.Open character guide otherAxel FoleyAxel Foley appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1984-1994, portrayed by Eddie Murphy. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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