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How to watch all 'Beverly Hills Cop' movies with Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy returns to his iconic role as the sharp-witted Detroit detective Axel Foley in the newest chapter, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." Check out how to watch all the movies in the franchise.

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Eddie Murphy reprises his iconic role as the wise-cracking Detroit detective Axel Foley in the latest installment, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.” Directed by Mark Molloy and written by Will Beall, this fourth film in the series comes with a hefty budget of $150 million, making it one of Netflix‘s most expensive productions to date.

Murphy, now 63 years old, returns to lead the cast. However, he isn’t alone in reprising his role, as the film also welcomes back familiar faces such as John Taggart and Billy Rosewood.Joining the franchise arenew additions Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, and Kevin Bacon.

“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” unfolds as Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills under dire circumstances: his daughter Jane’s life is threatened, making him return to the city. If you want to revisit all the films of the comedy franchise, check out where to stream them.

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Where to watch ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ film series

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Stream on: Netflix

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‘Beverly Hills Cop’ (IMDb)

Directed by Martin Brest, the movie follows Foley as he travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his best friend. Using his street-smart tactics and unorthodox methods, Foley navigates the posh and unfamiliar environment of Beverly Hills, clashing with the local police but eventually gaining their respect.

Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

Stream on: Netflix

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‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ (IMDb)

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The second installment, helmed by Tony Scott, continues the adventures of Axel Foley, who returns to Beverly Hills to help his friends Detective Billy Rosewood and Sergeant John Taggart solve a series of violent crimes linked to a ruthless criminal gang.

Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)

Stream on: Paramount+

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‘Beverly Hills Cop III’ (IMDb)

John Landis was in charge of the third installment, which saw Foley back in Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his boss. The trail leads him to an amusement park, where he uncovers a counterfeiting ring.

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Beverly Hills: Axel F (2024)

Stream on: Netflix

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Eddie Murphy in ‘Beverly Hills: Axel F’ (Netflix)

After his daughter faces a life-threatening situation, she (Paige) and Foley join forces with a new ally (Gordon-Levitt) and old comrades Billy Rosewood and John Taggart to intensify their efforts and unravel a conspiracy.

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