Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Kernel Score: 83% · 4,508 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Action
Released: 1984-12-05
Runtime: 105 minutes
Is Beverly Hills Cop worth watching?
Worth watching. Eddie Murphy's charm carries this fish-out-of-water cop comedy. It's loose, funny and 80s through and through.
Watch it if you
- like 80s action comedies
- love Eddie Murphy
- want buddy-cop fun
Skip it if you
- want a tight plot
- dislike dated humour
Best for: Easy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Beverly Hills Cop
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Beverly Hills Cop parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Beverly Hills Cop is an R-rated action comedy featuring drug smuggling, gunfights, and strong language.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Rated R with gunfights, a murder investigation, and a violent shootout climax.
- Language: Moderate — Rated R, reflecting the film's frequent profanity typical of 1980s buddy-cop comedies.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — The plot centers on cocaine smuggling, with drug dealing central to the story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Beverly Hills Cop
If you liked Beverly Hills Cop, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Lethal Weapon (1987) — 81%: Mismatched cops, action and banter
- Midnight Run (1988) — 81%: Mismatched duo on a funny chase
- Rush Hour (1998) — 79%: Fast-talking, mismatched cops
- Hot Fuzz (2007) — 86%: Clever, funny take on cop movies
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) — 79%: More buddy-cop banter and action
- The Nice Guys (2016) — 78%: Funny, modern buddy-cop mystery
Director
Cast
- Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley
- Judge Reinhold as Det. Billy Rosewood
- John Ashton as Sgt. Taggart
- Lisa Eilbacher as Jenny Summers
- Ronny Cox as Lt. Bogomil
- Steven Berkoff as Victor Maitland
- James Russo as Mikey Tandino
- Jonathan Banks as Zack
- Stephen Elliott as Chief Hubbard
- Gilbert R. Hill as Inspector Todd
Beverly Hills Cop FAQ
Is Beverly Hills Cop worth watching?
Worth watching. Eddie Murphy's charm carries this fish-out-of-water cop comedy. It's loose, funny and 80s through and through.
Where can I watch Beverly Hills Cop?
In the US you can stream Beverly Hills Cop on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and Pluto TV and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Beverly Hills Cop OK for kids?
Beverly Hills Cop is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Beverly Hills Cop is an R-rated action comedy featuring drug smuggling, gunfights, and strong language.
What movies are like Beverly Hills Cop?
If you liked Beverly Hills Cop, try Lethal Weapon, Midnight Run, Rush Hour and Hot Fuzz.