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Being Eddie
Directed by
Angus Wall
R
2025
1h 43m
Documentary
,
Biography
6.9
75%
61%
7.0
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A comprehensive look at Eddie Murphy's life and career.
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Where to Watch Being Eddie
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Cast of Being Eddie
Eddie Murphy
Self
Kevin Hart
Self
Jamie Foxx
Self
Pete Davidson
Self
John Landis
Self
Chris Rock
Self
Jerry Bruckheimer
Self
Jerry Seinfeld
Self
Dave Chappelle
Self
Kenan Thompson
Self
Tracee Ellis Ross
Self
Adam Sandler
Self
Tracy Morgan
Self
Arsenio Hall
Self
Michael Che
Self
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Self
Brian Grazer
Self
Barry W. Blaustein
Self
David Sheffield
Self
Elvis Mitchell
Self
Being Eddie Ratings & Reviews
InSession Film
James D. Williams
Seeing Eddie spend time with his family, tell random jokes, and being honest about his early days in Hollywood was so rewarding.
Solzy at the Movies
Danielle Solzman
The film may not dig as deep as it could, but it's a warm, entertaining reminder of why Eddie Murphy remains one of the most influential-and flat-out funniest-performers of the past fifty years.
Living Life Fearless
Stephen Silver
This is going to appeal to people who are interested in revisiting their favorite Eddie SNL bits, as well as the most notable moments from his acting career. But a deep dive, this is not
Common Sense Media
Jennifer Green
Put Eddie Murphy in front of a camera talking about his charmed life, and you'd be hard-pressed to create a bad documentary.
FilmWeek (LAist)
Beandrea July
It's a nice run back through a really incredible career.
Newsday
Robert Levin
There are many worse ways to spend your time than watching Eddie Murphy sitting in a chair and talking about his life and career.
Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
Rachel Wagner
Perfectly entertaining little documentary for Eddie Murphy fans
Mac the Movie Guy
John Stark
Eddie Murphy ruminates, and audiences will likely find it satisfying enough to hear what it is like to be Eddie, at least from the donkey's mouth.
Status News
Brian Lowry
Being Eddie in his heyday was clearly great. "Being Eddie" is just OK.
JoBlo's Movie Network
Alex Maidy
Still, you will definitely remember all the amazing work Eddie Murphy has been a part of and may even want to revisit some of it. Being Eddie is a nice, positive watch about a legendary entertainer.
Pittsburgh Magazine
Sean Collier
Maybe "Playing Eddie" would be better. For the most part, the film feels more like performance than simply being.
New York Times
Glenn Kenny
As is customary with testimonials, the emphasis is on positivity.
Decider
Sean L. McCarthy
Being Eddie sadly is nowhere near as chaotically thrilling as Being John Malkovich. And yet, for anyone born in Pete Davidson's generation or younger, it must be quite a thrill to realize Murphy enjoyed a legendary run even before Shrek!
Paste Magazine
Jim Vorel
Despite its shortcomings, the sharp-eyed viewer will still glean some interesting tidbits about the comedy legend from what is left unsaid.
IndieWire
David Ehrlich
The point here isn't for us to know who Eddie Murphy is, it's for us to know that he does.
RogerEbert.com
Craig D. Lindsey
Murphy refuses to look back in anger. The man remains optimistic, even when discussing death.
The Hollywood Reporter
Daniel Fienberg
Being Eddie isn't a great piece of documentary filmmaking, nor does its DNA include an iota of journalism. What it is, though, is consummately polished and affectionate.
FandomWire
M.N. Miller
Being Eddie reminds viewers how Murphy reshaped comedy, race, and entertainment, proving why his influence still defines generations of performers today.
Blu-ray.com
Brian Orndorf
A true peek into behavior and history isn't offered here, but time with Murphy remains lively and often very funny, and there are certain parts of the effort that deliver a different appreciation of the subject and his wild ride of fame and family.
Screen Rant
Gregory Nussen
The film contains a central contradiction about Murphy's inability to open up, which makes this doc an exercise in King-making.
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