Netflix’s Being Eddie documentary dives deep into the extraordinary life and five-decade career of Eddie Murphy with stories from Hollywood icons.
Netflix is honoring one of comedy’s greatest legends with the upcoming documentary Being Eddie, set to premiere November 12, 2025. Directed by two-time Oscar winner Angus Wall, the film offers an intimate and unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Eddie Murphy, the trailblazing comedian, actor, and cultural icon whose influence spans nearly fifty years.
From performing stand-up alongside Jerry Seinfeld at just 17 to joining Saturday Night Live straight out of high school, Murphy’s rise to stardom was nothing short of meteoric. His versatility — from playing a streetwise cop to a family doctor to the voice of an animated donkey — has made him one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enduring talents. Being Eddie explores how Murphy’s rare combination of charisma, ambition, and introspection has kept him at the top of his craft for decades, all while steering clear of the pitfalls that have claimed so many stars before him.
The documentary brings together a powerhouse lineup of Murphy’s peers and collaborators, including Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Tracee Ellis Ross, Chris Rock, Arsenio Hall, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, Michael Che, Kenan Thompson, Ruth Carter, Jerry Bruckheimer, John Landis, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Brian Grazer, and Reginald Hudlin, among others. Each reflects on Murphy’s groundbreaking career, influence on comedy, and unmatched ability to reinvent himself across generations.
For the first time ever, Murphy opens his doors — and his heart — to audiences, revisiting his remarkable career and revealing the thoughtful, private man behind the public persona. Being Eddie promises a revealing journey through the highs, challenges, and enduring legacy of a once-in-a-century talent.
Produced by John Davis, John Fox, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, Terry Leonard, and Kent Kubena, Being Eddie is set to be one of the year’s most talked-about documentary events.
Being Eddie premieres November 12, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
