Eddie Murphy
Biography: Edward "Eddie" Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, voice actor, film director, producer, comedian, and singer. He is the second-highest grossing actor in motion picture history. He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, and has worked as a stand-up comedian. He was ranked #10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. He has received Golden Globe Award nominations for Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year - Actor for his performance in 48 Hrs and best actor in a comedy or musical for his performances in Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. In 2007, he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls, and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the same role. Murphy's work as a voice actor includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the dragon Mushu in Disney's Mulan. In some of his films, he plays multiple roles in addition to his main character, intended as a tribute to one of his idols Peter Sellers, who played multiple roles in Dr. Strangelove and elsewhere. Murphy has played multiple roles in Coming to America, Wes Craven's Vampire In Brooklyn, the Nutty Professor films (where he played the title role in two incarnations, plus his father, brother, mother, and grandmother), Bowfinger, and 2007's Norbit.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 03, 1961
Deathday: N/A
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Beverly Hills Cop
1984-12-05
Beverly Hills Cop
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.
Genres: Comedy Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-05
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Beverly Hills Cop II
1987-05-18
Beverly Hills Cop II
Overview: Axel Foley returns to the land of sunshine and palm trees to investigate the near-fatal shooting of police Captain Andrew Bogomil. With the help of Sgt. Taggart and Det. Rosewood, they soon uncover that the shooting is associated with a series of "alphabet" robberies masterminded by a heartless weapons kingpin—and the chase is on.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-18
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48 Hrs.
1982-12-07
48 Hrs.
Overview: A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
Genres: Thriller Action Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-07
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Beverly Hills Cop III
1994-05-24
Beverly Hills Cop III
Overview: When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returning to sunny Beverly Hills once more, Foley reunites with Detective Billy Rosewood to solve the case. Along with Billy's new partner, Detective Jon Flint, they discover that Wonder World is being used as a front for a massive counterfeiting ring.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-24
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Dreamgirls
2006-12-25
Dreamgirls
Overview: A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-25
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The Golden Child
1986-12-12
The Golden Child
Overview: After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-12
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Trading Places
1983-06-07
Trading Places
Overview: A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-07
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Shrek Forever After
2010-05-16
Shrek Forever After
Overview: A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Fantasy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-16
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Shrek the Third
2007-05-17
Shrek the Third
Overview: The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-17
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Shrek
2001-05-18
Shrek
Overview: It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-18
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Doctor Dolittle
1998-06-26
Doctor Dolittle
Overview: A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-26
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Shrek 2
2004-05-19
Shrek 2
Overview: Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek and the King find it difficult to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The Fairy Godmother discovers that Fiona has married Shrek instead of her son Prince Charming and plots to destroy their marriage.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Adventure Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-19
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
1989-12-01
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Overview: On the eve of 1987's Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, surviving families and friends of people who have died of AIDS prepare panels to be added to a large-scale memorial quilt project. Drawing from the sea of names memorialized, director Robert Epstein focuses on the lives of six people. Alongside the intimate profiles offered, through news footage and interviews, Epstein puts the AIDS crisis in the larger context of social and government response to the disease.
Genres: History Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-12-01
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Mulan
1998-06-18
Mulan
Overview: To save her father from certain death in the army, a young woman secretly enlists in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-18
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Daddy Day Care
2003-05-09
Daddy Day Care
Overview: Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs, which inspires them to open their own day-care center.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-09
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The Distinguished Gentleman
1992-12-04
The Distinguished Gentleman
Overview: A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise- Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-04
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The Haunted Mansion
2003-11-26
The Haunted Mansion
Overview: Workaholic Jim Evers and his wife/business partner Sara get a call one night from a mansion owner, Edward Gracey, who wants to sell his house. Once the Evers family arrive at the mansion, a torrential thunderstorm of mysterious origin strands them with the brooding, eccentric Gracey, his mysterious butler, and a variety of residents both seen and unseen.
Genres: Thriller Fantasy Comedy Family Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-26
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Dr. Dolittle 2
2001-06-22
Dr. Dolittle 2
Overview: A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.
Genres: Comedy Family Romance Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-22
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Boomerang
1992-06-30
Boomerang
Overview: Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatised by this, his work goes badly downhill.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-30
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Best Defense
1984-07-20
Best Defense
Overview: An engineer fails to get the bugs out of a tank before an Army officer has to use it in Kuwait.
Genres: Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-07-20
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Bowfinger
1999-08-12
Bowfinger
Overview: On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-12
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Tongues Untied
1990-03-16
Tongues Untied
Overview: Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of his growing up, scenes of men in social intercourse and dance, and various comic riffs, including a visit to the "Institute of Snap!thology," where men take lessons in how to snap their fingers: the sling snap, the point snap, the diva snap.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-16
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Meet Dave
2008-07-08
Meet Dave
Overview: A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-08
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Life
1999-04-16
Life
Overview: Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-04-16
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash
2002-08-16
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
Overview: The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hottest nightclub in the universe, finds himself in trouble when he refuses to sell his club to lunar gangster Mogan, who just happens to be helping the mysterious Rex Crater mastermind a plan to take over the entire moon.
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-16
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Showtime
2002-03-14
Showtime
Overview: A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-14
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Another 48 Hrs.
1990-06-08
Another 48 Hrs.
Overview: For the past four years, San Francisco cop Jack Cates has been after an unidentified drug kingpin who calls himself the Ice Man. Jack finds a picture that proves that the Ice Man has put a price on the head of Reggie Hammond, who is scheduled to be released from prison on the next day.
Genres: Thriller Action Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-06-08
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I Spy
2002-10-31
I Spy
Overview: When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champion Kelly Robinson, on a dangerous top secret espionage mission. Their assignment: using equal parts skill and humor, catch Arnold Gundars, one of the world's most successful arms dealers.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-31
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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000-07-27
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Overview: The hilarity begins when professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist, Denise Gaines, and discovers a brilliant formula that reverses aging. But Sherman's thin and obnoxious alter ego, Buddy Love, wants out...and a big piece of the action. And when Buddy gets loose, things get seriously nutty.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Romance Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-07-27
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Metro
1997-01-16
Metro
Overview: Roper, a hostage negotiator catches a murderous bank robber after a blown heist. The bank robber escapes and immediately goes after the man who put him behind bars.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-16
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Vampire in Brooklyn
1995-10-26
Vampire in Brooklyn
Overview: Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — she meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her.
Genres: Comedy Horror Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-26
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The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
2003-05-23
The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
Overview: Lord Farquaad was eaten by the dragon, but his ghost has returned, and he's still evil. With the help of his henchman, Thelonious, he kidnaps Fiona. Shrek and the donkey set out to save her, with help from the dragon, before she goes over a waterfall on a raft. This entry is for the 2-D version released on, for example, DVD and Netflix.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-23
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Harlem Nights
1989-11-17
Harlem Nights
Overview: 'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-17
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Holy Man
1998-10-08
Holy Man
Overview: In a world governed by commerce, Ricky and Kate, dedicated employees, find their lives forever changed when they encounter the enigmatic stranger G. As they navigate the realm of commerce, their paths intertwine in a surreal dance of love, loss, and redemption. G's presence, amplified through the pervasive influence of globalized television, casts a spell that reverberates beyond Ricky and Kate, impacting the lives of those who bear witness to their intertwined destinies.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-08
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Norbit
2007-02-08
Norbit
Overview: A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-08
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The Nutty Professor
1996-06-28
The Nutty Professor
Overview: When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Romance Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-28
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Coming to America
1988-06-29
Coming to America
Overview: An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-29
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Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
2001-11-02
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
Overview: Shrek and his friends enjoy themselves with some Karaoke partying.
Genres: Animation Comedy Music Family Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-02
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Shrek the Halls
2007-11-28
Shrek the Halls
Overview: The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.
Genres: Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-28
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The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special
1986-07-04
The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special
Overview: New Jersey-born Joe Piscopo's first network special, spotlighting his talents as an actor, musician, and comedian.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-04
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The Pickup
The Pickup
Overview: A guy who becomes smitten with a woman and finds himself mixed up in a heist attempt.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
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Eddie Murphy: Delirious
1983-10-15
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
Overview: Taped live and in concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in August, 1983, Eddie Murphy: Delirious captures Eddie Murphy's wild and outrageous stand-up comedy act, which he performed in New York and eighteen other cities across the U.S. to standing-room-only audiences. Eddie's comedy was groundbreaking, completely new, razor sharp and definitely funny.Eddie Murphy pontificates in his own vulgarly hilarious fashion on everything from bizarre sexual fantasies to reliving the family barbecue, and is peppered with Eddie's one-of-a-kind wit. Laugh along as Eddie reminiscences of hot childhood days and the ice cream man intermixed with classic vocal parodies of top American entertainers.Experience Eddie Murphy at his best, live and red hot! Delirious! Uncensored and Uncut!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-15
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Shrek 5
2026-12-23
Shrek 5
Overview: The fifth film in the Shrek franchise. Plot TBA.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2026-12-23
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Untitled Donkey Spin-Off Film
Untitled Donkey Spin-Off Film
Overview: A Shrek Spin-Off film that follows the adventures of the lovable, comedic Donkey voiced by Eddie Murphy.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
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Eddie Murphy Raw
1987-11-25
Eddie Murphy Raw
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-25
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Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
2010-12-07
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Overview: Deck the halls with Donkey’s laughter in this all-new holiday collection. Donkey presents his very own carolling stage show featuring his Far Far Away pals in this merry, musical treat with all the trimmings! Join in the fun as they bring their own Shrektacular spirit to festive holiday songs, a fun Donkey Decoration scramble, and a hilarious virtual Yule Log that’s so funny… it’s on fire.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-07
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The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther
Overview: A live-action/CGI hybrid feature film centered on the iconic cat. Will focus on a smooth operating inspector who, thanks to a traumatic event, now has a pink panther for an imaginary friend. The latter, although he doesn’t speak, does help solve the case.
Genres: Family Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
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Imagine That
2009-06-19
Imagine That
Overview: A financial executive who can't stop his career downspiral is invited into his daughter's imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-19
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A Thousand Words
2012-03-07
A Thousand Words
Overview: Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he’s got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he’s a goner.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-07
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The Joe Piscopo Special
1984-09-22
The Joe Piscopo Special
Overview: This is an HBO Special in which Joe Piscopo has 60 minutes to try to do many of his famous impressions. He has mostly his Saturday Night Live friends to help do small skits on the Special.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-22
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Far Far Away Idol
2004-11-05
Far Far Away Idol
Overview: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the rest of the Far Far Away Kingdom battle it out in a singing competition.
Genres: Music Comedy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-05
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Tower Heist
2011-11-02
Tower Heist
Overview: A luxury condo manager leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defrauded them. With only days until the billionaire gets away with the perfect crime, the unlikely crew of amateur thieves enlists the help of petty crook Slide to steal the $20 million they’re sure is hidden in the penthouse.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-02
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Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012-11-14
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Overview: Eddie Murphy: One Night Only will pay homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown. Written by Spike TV
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-14
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The Best of Eddie Murphy: Saturday Night Live
1989-06-20
The Best of Eddie Murphy: Saturday Night Live
Overview: Videocassette release of a compilation of sketches from the television show, Saturday Night Live. Sketches include: • Buckwheet Sings • Velvet Jones • Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood • The Little Richard Simmons Show • Galactic Prophylactic • Toof Fairy • James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party • Cos' • Jesse Jackson • Ebony & Ivory • The Fifth Beatle • Black History Minute • White Like Me • Cotton Land • James Brown is Annie
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-20
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The PJ's
1997-01-01
The PJ's
Overview: Unaired test pilot for the Eddie Murphy/Will Vinton Studios sitcom, "The PJ's".
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick
1986-11-22
Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick
Overview: TYSON WINS W.B.C. CHAMPIONSHIP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 22— Mike Tyson made history tonight. The 20-year-old slugger from Catskill, N.Y., became the youngest heavyweight champion ever when he stopped Trevor Berbick at 2:35 of the second round of a scheduled 12-round bout. In taking away Berbick's World Boxing Council crown, Tyson knocked Berbick down twice, both times in the second round, pounding him so hard that he had Berbick reeling across the ring at the end in a nearly comic loop-de-loop.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-11-22
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?
2018-06-29
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Overview: For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-29
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Eddie Murphy : Hollywood's Black King
2023-11-03
Eddie Murphy : Hollywood's Black King
Overview: A popular icon in the 1980s and 1990s and a genius comedian, Eddie Murphy has never stopped challenging America on its identity issues. Coming back after a 25-year hiatus, the first great Black hero of the cinema appears today as a precursor who revolutionized the image of African Americans and opened many doors for his community.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2023-11-03
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Dangerous: The Short Films
1993-09-28
Dangerous: The Short Films
Overview: Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual and musical highlights of his most recent string of hit singles. As well as extensive behind the scenes profiles of the making of Michael's state of the art short films.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-28
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Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
2015-11-23
Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Overview: Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, a lineup of the biggest names in comedy salutes the 18th recipient of the humor prize, Eddie Murphy. Dave Chappelle, Kathy Griffin, Arsenio Hall, Sam Moore, Kevin Nealon, Trevor Noah, Jay Pharoah, Joe Piscopo, Chris Rock, and others salute Eddie Murphy at the 18th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-23
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy
1998-02-24
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy
Overview: Before he was The Nutty Professor, before he was Dr. Dolittle, and even before he was the Beverly Hills Cop, Eddie Murphy was an SNL comic! From 1981-1984 he entertained us with sketches as Gumby, Mister Robinson, Buckwheat, Velvet Jones and many more! He was before Chris Rock, Tracey Morgan, and Tim Meadows! And after Garrett Morris!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-24
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Candy Cane Lane
2023-11-29
Candy Cane Lane
Overview: A man, determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, makes a pact with an elf to help him win. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, bringing chaos to the small, unsuspecting town.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-29
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Uptown Comedy Express
1987-05-09
Uptown Comedy Express
Overview: TV Special with a variety of comedians
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-09
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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012-06-07
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Overview: A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-07
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The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002-10-13
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Overview: Classic Carson monologues, visits from Carnac and Art Fern, comedians Eddie Murphy, Garry Shandling, Albert Brooks and Bill Maher. Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart, child stars Drew Barrymore and Joey Lawrence, fan favorite Charles Grodin, wildlife from Jim Fowler and Joan Embery, Frank Hill's jewelry, Elizabeth "The Nut Lady" Tashjian, Johnny's impressions and much more!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-13
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Shrek Stories
2013-10-01
Shrek Stories
Overview: Join Shrek and his friends from Far Far Away as they share tales of holiday cheer, spooky stories, a singing showdown and a night of babysitting nobody will soon forget.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-01
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Mr. Church
2016-09-16
Mr. Church
Overview: A unique friendship develops when a little girl and her dying mother inherit a cook - Mr. Church. What begins as an arrangement that should only last six months, instead spans fifteen years.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-16
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Shrek's Yule Log
2010-12-07
Shrek's Yule Log
Overview: “Shrek’s Yule Log,” featuring over 25 uproarious character appearances in front of a crackling virtual fireplace. This was bundled with "Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular"
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-07
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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024-06-07
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Overview: This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-07
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The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2
1996-04-02
The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2
Overview: This inspiring compilation includes "We Shall Be Free," which evokes a sense of optimism for the human spirit. "Standing Outside the Fire" stands out not only as an exceptional song but also as an impactful video that addresses significant social issues, resembling a short film. The collection concludes with "The Red Strokes," a heartfelt ballad accompanied by behind-the-scenes footage. Garth Brooks personally introduces all these videos, adding a unique and intimate element to the experience. Additionally, two videos presented after the credits feature "The Change," serving as a tribute to the victims and survivors of the Oklahoma bombing.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-02
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989-09-24
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Overview: A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-24
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Moms Mabley
2013-04-20
Moms Mabley
Overview: A feature documentary about Jackie "Moms" Mabley, an African-American stand-up comic and show-biz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin' Circuit of African-American Vaudeville to become a mainstream star. Once billed as "The Funniest Woman in the World," Mabley pushed the boundaries of comedy by tackling topics such as gender, sex, and racism and performed up until her death in 1975. A true passion project for first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, the documentary shows Mabley's historical significance and profound influence as a performer vastly ahead of her time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-20
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
2024-06-20
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Overview: Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-20
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Dolemite Is My Name
2019-10-04
Dolemite Is My Name
Overview: The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Genres: Drama Comedy History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-04
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B.B. King: Into the Night
1985-01-01
B.B. King: Into the Night
Overview: A short documentary about B.B. King and his time working on the score for the 1985 movie "Into the Night" starring Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of Shrek
2001-04-22
Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of Shrek
Overview: Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the DreamWorks Pictures animated feature, "Shrek."
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-22
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Coming 2 America
2021-03-04
Coming 2 America
Overview: Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-03-04
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Untitled Grumpy Old Men Remake
Untitled Grumpy Old Men Remake
Overview: Remake of the original film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
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Fuck
2006-11-10
Fuck
Overview: A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-10
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008-10-14
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Overview: The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-14
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Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
2014-04-14
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Overview: Showcasing the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and hundreds of the best comedians of our time honed their craft. Explores the struggles, triumphs, and incredible journey of the people who kept the comedy club’s doors open and the comedians who graced its stage with their unique voices night after night since 1976. Among the comics featured in the film are Richard Belzer, Billy Crystal, Gilbert Gottfried, Arsenio Hall, Carol Leifer, Jay Leno, Richard Lewis, Bill Maher, Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Joe Piscopo, Colin Quinn, Paul Provenza, Paul Reiser, Ray Romano, and Chris Rock.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-14
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The Women of SNL
2010-11-01
The Women of SNL
Overview: A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-01
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But... Seriously
1994-03-25
But... Seriously
Overview: A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-03-25
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Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
2020-01-07
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Overview: An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave Chappelle, recipient of the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-07
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Feeding America Comedy Festival
2020-05-10
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Overview: All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-10
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Shrek: Once Upon a Time
2011-12-30
Shrek: Once Upon a Time
Overview: A making-of for the Shrek series.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-30
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Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011-12-17
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Overview: It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-17
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Dreamworks Holiday Classics
2012-10-30
Dreamworks Holiday Classics
Overview: Join your favourite DreamWorks friends for these four holiday specials. Watch as those zany zoosters from Madagascar save Christmas, Donkey puts on a carolling Christmas Shrek-tacular, and Po prepares for his favourite holiday, the Winter Feast.
Genres: Family Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-30
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Eddie Murphy: Laugh 'Til it Hurts
2021-03-15
Eddie Murphy: Laugh 'Til it Hurts
Overview: Almost six decades later Eddie Murphy remains loved by fans for his infectious smile and goofy laugh. Learn about many challenges Eddie is faced with along his way to stardom as Eddie continues to make his fans Laugh 'Til it Hurts.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-03-15
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Shrek's Thrilling Tales
2012-08-28
Shrek's Thrilling Tales
Overview: SHREK'S THRILLING TALES is the ultimate Halloween DVD compilation for your family. Shrek's Thrilling Tales review Featuring the scariest, ugliest, and funniest characters from DreamWorks Animation's successful SHREK and MONSTERS VS. ALIENS franchises. DVD includes 'The Pig who Cried (Were)Wolf' and 'The Ghost of Lord Farquaad' from the Shrek movies, and 'Night of the Living Carrots' from Monsters vs. Aliens, featuring B.O.B.
Genres: Comedy Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-28
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You People
2023-01-20
You People
Overview: A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-20
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Untitled George Clinton Biopic
Untitled George Clinton Biopic
Overview: Based on Clinton’s memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard On You?, it is the untold story of influential pioneer of funk and his tumultuous journey to founding musical collective Parliament-Funkadelic. Known for their outlandish sci-fi themes, surreal sounds, and psychedelic shows, Clinton and his band’s wild road redefined music and culture.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: en
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