Being Eddie
A warm, archival portrait of Eddie Murphy’s ascent from groundbreaking comedian to enduring Hollywood star, illuminated by fellow performers and collaborators.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- nostalgic
- comedy night
- documentary night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film surveys Eddie Murphy’s life and career through his influence as a Hollywood star and comedian.
Archive footage and celebrity interviews form the documented approach to Murphy’s career.
The premise explicitly follows Murphy’s life and professional trajectory comprehensively.
Kevin Hart, Jamie Foxx, Pete Davidson, John Landis, and Chris Rock appear as interview subjects alongside Murphy.
Films like Being Eddie, and why
Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?
celebrity career documentary blending archival footage, interviews, and comedic performance history
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
biographical entertainment documentary centered on a major comedian’s career and cultural impact
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
archival and interview-driven portrait of a highly influential American comic performer
Movie Details
- Director
- Angus Wall
- Release Date
- 2025-11-11
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (54)
Cast
- Eddie Murphy
- Kevin Hart
- Jamie Foxx
- Pete Davidson
- John Landis
- Chris Rock
- Jerry Bruckheimer
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Dave Chappelle
- Kenan Thompson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Being Eddie about?
- A warm, archival portrait of Eddie Murphy’s ascent from groundbreaking comedian to enduring Hollywood star, illuminated by fellow performers and collaborators.
- What is Being Eddie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Being Eddie as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Being Eddie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Being Eddie.
- Which films are like Being Eddie?
- Films with a similar feel include Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, and The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling.
- How long is Being Eddie?
- Being Eddie runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Being Eddie?
- In United States, Being Eddie streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
