Eddie Murphy Raw (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, Eddie Murphy Raw is a comedy film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 90 minutes. “Shock has its value.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.
Who’s in it. Eddie Murphy Raw stars Eddie Murphy as Self, Tatyana Ali as Singing Child, Billie Allen as Eddie's Aunt and Samuel L. Jackson as Eddie's Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Eddie Murphy Raw has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eddie Murphy Raw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eddie Murphy Raw tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)?
- In US, Eddie Murphy Raw is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eddie Murphy Raw worth watching?
- Eddie Murphy Raw holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eddie Murphy Raw?
- Eddie Murphy Raw stars Eddie Murphy, Tatyana Ali, Billie Allen, Samuel L. Jackson and Deon Richmond.
- When was Eddie Murphy Raw released?
- Eddie Murphy Raw was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.