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Eddie Murphy: Raw

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
21K
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Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
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Dark ComedyParodySatireStand-UpComedyDocumentary

Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.

  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writers
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Keenen Ivory Wayans
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Tatyana Ali
    • Billie Allen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writers
      • Eddie Murphy
      • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Stars
      • Eddie Murphy
      • Tatyana Ali
      • Billie Allen
    • 65User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Self
    Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali
    • Singing Child (sketch)
    Billie Allen
    • Eddie's Aunt (sketch)
    Clebert Ford
    • Uncle Lester (sketch)
    Geri Gibson
    • Card Player #2 (sketch)
    Birdie M. Hale
    • Aunt Rose (sketch)
    Tiger Haynes
    • Card Player #3 (sketch)
    Leonard Jackson
    Leonard Jackson
    • Uncle Gus (sketch)
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Eddie's Uncle (sketch)
    Jody Jones
    • Eddie's Cousin (sketch)
    Davenia McFadden
    • Eddie's Aunt (sketch)
    Gwen McGee
    Gwen McGee
    • Eddie's Mother (sketch)
    Lex Monson
    • Card Player #4 (sketch)
    Warren Morris
    • Poetry Reader (sketch)
    Deon Richmond
    Deon Richmond
    • Little Eddie (sketch)
    Basil Wallace
    Basil Wallace
    • Eddie's Father (sketch)
    Damien Dante Wayans
    Damien Dante Wayans
    • Child Running in House (sketch)
    • (as Damien Wayans)
    Ellis Williams
    • Eddie's Uncle (sketch)
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writers
      • Eddie Murphy
      • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was originally rated X by the MPAA. It was re-edited many times so the MPAA would give it an R rating.
    • Goofs
      When Murphy does his bit about Johnny Carson's divorce settlement with third wife Joanna Holland, he states that they were married for ten years. It was actually thirteen.
    • Quotes

      Eddie Murphy: Richard said, "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said, "Suck *my* dick." I don't give a fuck. Whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Do you get paid?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Well, tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up. Jello pudding-eating motherfucker."

    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a '18' rating. All cuts were waived in 1988 when the film was granted a '18' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tongues Untied (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Raw
      Written by Eddie Murphy, David Allen Jones & Rod Antoon
      Produced by Eddie Murphy & David Allen Jones

    User reviews65

    Featured review
    8/10

    Terrific Stand Up Comedy

    I have grown up to know Eddie Murphy as the funny guy who plays multiple people in one movie, but I also knew that some time ago he was a comedian to which no ground was sacred and who wore some crazy outfits. Luckily I was able to watch one of his classic comedy routines recently, Raw.

    The greatest part of Eddie's routine was his impersonations. The voice, mannerisms and stuff the people speak about are all done perfectly. Another great thing is that he tells the humorous truth about things like relationships and how people act and think.

    This movie/performance proves that Eddie Murphy is one of the greatest comedians out there. It is definitely one, for all those mature enough, to see. I will be looking out for more old Eddie Murphy stand up DVDs and I hope he goes back to his old ways.
    • roddick-1
    • May 7, 2007
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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Raw
    • Filming locations
      • Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden - 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eddie Murphy Productions
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,504,655
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,077,324
      • Dec 20, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,505,289
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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