Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Eddie Murphy: Raw is a 1987 comedy documentary directed by Robert Townsend, starring Eddie Murphy. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $50.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Genres
- Comedy , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eddie Murphy: Raw About?
The premise of Eddie Murphy: Raw without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This comedy special presents a provocative and unfiltered stand-up performance from Eddie Murphy. He delivers a sharp routine exploring family relationships, societal issues, and cultural stereotypes. Samuel L. Jackson appears as Murphy’s uncle in a memorable sketch, and the comedian fearlessly satirizes marriage and everyday absurdities with unrestrained humor and candid observations.
Eddie Murphy: Raw Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to bill cosby
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- stand up comedy special
- dark comedy
- live action
- stand up
- sex
- stand up special
- shock humor
- live comedy
- black independent film
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- racism
- racial stereotype
- race relations
- spoof
- song
- social satire
- singing
- singer
- sexual humor
- satire
- running gag
- politics
- political satire
- parody
- one liner
- musical number
- monologue
- impersonation
- ethnic humor
- entertainment
- stand up comedian
- stage show
- stereotype
- pop culture
- live performance
- live audience
- joke
- gross out comedy
- crude humor
- comedian
- celebrity impersonation
- celebrity
- african american
- reference to richard pryor
- reference to michael jackson
- stand up comedy
- concert film
- gay slur
Where to Watch Eddie Murphy: Raw
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Eddie Murphy: Raw Cast
Eddie Murphy stars in Eddie Murphy: Raw. Directed by Robert Townsend.
- Director Robert Townsend
Eddie Murphy: Raw Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Eddie Murphy: Raw 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 73% User score
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Eddie Murphy: Raw Plot Summary
What happens in Eddie Murphy: Raw from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the show begins, Eddie Murphy takes audiences on a captivating nostalgic journey back to Thanksgiving 1968. A young Eddie (played by Deon Richmond) effortlessly steals the spotlight with a cheeky joke that mentions a monkey and a lion, prompting waves of laughter from the crowd. His aunt and uncle, portrayed sumptuously by Samuel L. Jackson, are filled with pride, exclaiming, “I love that doo-doo line! That boy’s got talent!” As the screen fades, we are magically transported to the live stage where the real Murphy shines.
Full summary
The whole story of Eddie Murphy: Raw, scene by scene
Eddie Murphy: Raw Box Office
Eddie Murphy: Raw grossed $50.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$50.5M
- US & Canada
- $50.5M
Eddie Murphy: Raw Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987) - Trailer [4K]
How Well Do You Know Eddie Murphy: Raw?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Eddie Murphy: Raw Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Raw” and “Eddie Murphy - Raw”.
- Also known as
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- Raw
- Eddie Murphy - Raw
- Eddie Murphy 2 - Raw
- Raw: The Concert Movie
- Eddie Murphy - ligepå og rå!
- Nudo e crudo
- Эдди Мерфи без купюр
- Eddie Murphy Show
- אדי מרפי: בגסות
- Raw (El show de Eddie Murphy)
- Eddie Murphy - Sem Censura
- 에디 머피 로
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- 野马秀
- Едді Мерфі без купюр
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Movies Like Eddie Murphy: Raw
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Eddie Murphy: Delirious, Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech and Eddie Griffin: Voodoo Child.
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Eddie Murphy: Delirious 1983 -
Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech 2008 -
Eddie Griffin: Voodoo Child 1997 -
Eddie Griffin: DysFunktional Family 2003 -
Eddie Griffin: Undeniable 2018 -
The Original Kings of Comedy 2000 -
DysFunktional Family 2003 -
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy 2009 -
Mike Epps: Inappropriate Behavior 2006 -
Richard Pryor: Here and Now 1983 -
Mike Epps: Only One Mike 2019 -
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert 1979
Eddie Murphy: Raw FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Eddie Murphy: Raw, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eddie Murphy: Raw?
Eddie Murphy: Raw runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Eddie Murphy: Raw released?
Eddie Murphy: Raw was released on December 18, 1987.
Who directed Eddie Murphy: Raw?
Eddie Murphy: Raw was directed by Robert Townsend.
More films by Robert Townsend Who is in the cast of Eddie Murphy: Raw?
Eddie Murphy: Raw stars Eddie Murphy.
Where can I watch Eddie Murphy: Raw?
In the US, Eddie Murphy: Raw is streaming on fuboTV, Hoopla and Paramount Plus Essential and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Eddie Murphy: Raw make at the box office?
Eddie Murphy: Raw grossed $50.5 million worldwide.
How is Eddie Murphy: Raw rated?
Eddie Murphy: Raw has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Eddie Murphy: Raw have a post-credit scene?
No. Eddie Murphy: Raw has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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