Beverly Hills Cop
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.
Release Year
1984
Runtime
105 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Action
Story Snapshot
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.
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Beverly Hills Cop is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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