The Essential Films of Eddie Murphy

Prince Akeem is set to return in 'Coming 2 America' on Prime Video, and it's only fitting that we royally declare the essential films you can stream now to experience the dynamic career of the one-and-only Eddie Murphy. If you want to see the funnyman lead action-packed comedies, put on '48 Hrs.’ and ‘Beverly Hills Cop.’ To see how he can play multiple characters in a film and somehow balance them all, watch ‘Coming to America,’ ‘The Nutty Professor,’ and ‘Bowfinger.’ And while Eddie Murphy may be known for his comedy and outlandish characters, his critically acclaimed performances in ‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ cannot be missed.