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There’s only one Eddie Murphy. From Saturday Night Live to Beverly Hills Cop, The Nutty Professor, and beyond, Being Eddie celebrates a legend who transformed comedy and film. Featuring interviews with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, and more, this documentary offers an intimate look at the man behind the laughter. Directed by two-time Oscar® winner Angus Wall. Stream November 12, 2025 on Netflix.

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00:01I've done so many different types of things
00:06Good morning my neighbors
00:10He had that appointment with destiny
00:14He changed the way we view comedy
00:19Who took all the money Shrek Shrek
00:27God damn this your place
00:30I started so young
00:31Eddie was right out of high school
00:32But he was just fearless
00:35My stuff took off because they'd never seen a young black person take charge
00:40Oh the new sheriff is now
00:42He had the number one movie, comedy special and pop song
00:45It was unprecedented
00:47He's like a miracle
00:48From stand-up comic to big screen sex symbol
00:50That's what they said, I didn't say it
00:54He went from being the raw guy to the family guy
00:57I already ate pizza
00:59He ate my slice
01:01This is a great house to haunt like a hundred years from now
01:04I'm going to be a roundest motherfucker
01:06I heard him doing that laugh upstairs
01:09Eddie never stops creating
01:11I want to show them that I'm not like anybody in this town
01:14I'm everybody in this scene
01:16And everything in between
01:17He amplified black talent
01:19He changed the world
01:21Not just American culture
01:23He changed the world
01:24Yeah, I guess so
01:25Yeah
01:26One of the greatest ever
01:29It's all about my children
01:31Pursue peace of mind
01:37If you get that
01:38Then you got it all
01:39The best show on television
01:44Is ridiculousness
01:45I love that he's sitting around watching ridiculousness
01:48That's fucking hilarious
01:49I love that he's on television
01:51Everybody else
01:51I love that he's playing
01:52I love that he's on television
01:53I love that he's completely
01:54That definitely has the opportunity of bringing
02:09Bye, bye, bye, bye
02:10Bye, bye, bye
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