Eddie Murphy’s career reads like a masterclass in both reinvention and dominance. From transforming himself into seven members of the Klump family to delivering a Golden Globe-winning performance in Dreamgirls, Murphy has never been content with a single lane. His work ranges from explosive stand-up specials to beloved voice roles like Donkey in Shrek. This is a performer whose name alone once guaranteed box office gold. Naturally, a career this varied and influential demands a streaming home worthy of his legacy.

Of course Netflix would want a few Eddie Murphy films in its catalog to keep comedy nights irresistibly entertaining.

Dolemite Is My Name (2019) is a biographical comedy following Rudy Ray Moore, a struggling performer who crafts the outrageous persona Dolemite. Eddie Murphy delivers a career-best performance, balancing sharp humor with Moore’s relentless determination and creative ingenuity.

Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Netflix release received critical acclaim and two Golden Globe nominations. With a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating, the film captures Moore’s unlikely rise, cementing his status as the "Godfather of Rap" and cultural icon.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) follows Axel Foley’s return to Beverly Hills when his daughter Jane and friend Billy Rosewood are endangered. Eddie Murphy blends seasoned wit with action, teaming with old and new allies to uncover a conspiracy.

Eddie Murphy Approves of His Son’s Romance With Martin Lawrence’s Daughter, Jokes About Their Future Baby

Though reviews were mixed, it dominated Netflix’s charts for nearly two weeks and earned a California On Location Awards nomination, a fete somehow more unexpected than Pete Davidson's first memory of Eddie Murphy. Mixing nostalgia with fresh energy, the film proves Axel Foley still knows how to chase bad guys and deliver laughs.

The Nutty Professor (1996) stars Eddie Murphy as Sherman Klump, a kindhearted scientist whose weight-loss serum transforms him into the brash Buddy Love. Murphy’s duality, gentle genius versus swaggering narcissist, drives the film’s humor and emotional pull.

A box office hit, it earned an Academy Award for Best Makeup and praise for Murphy’s seven distinct roles. With Rick Baker’s groundbreaking effects and Murphy’s versatility, it became a 1990s comedy landmark, spawning a sequel and cementing the Klumps in pop culture.

You People (2023) follows an interracial, interreligious couple navigating love, cultural clashes, and the occasional dinner table standoff. Eddie Murphy plays Akbar Mohammed, a devout and protective father whose beliefs often collide with his daughter’s fiancé’s secular Jewish background.

Directed by Kenya Barris in his feature debut, the Netflix release earned mixed reviews but sparked conversation for its humor and cultural commentary. Murphy’s understated performance added nuance, proving that sometimes quiet wit leaves the sharpest impression.

“Come on, old man!”- Eddie Murphy Pokes Fun at Himself While Trying to Keep Up With Pete Davidson

Which of these Eddie Murphy movies have you watched? What other Eddie Murphy movies do you think Netflix should add to its library? Let us know in the comments down below.