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Eddie Murphy Raw

Comedy history · 9 facts, each from at least two of 7 independent sources · last reviewed 2026-10-17

Eddie Murphy Raw is a comedy concert film released in 1987.1,2,3 The special features Eddie Murphy performing stand-up comedy, and Robert Townsend served as its director.2,4,5,6

Production and release

Paramount Pictures handled the release of the film.4,7 It has a running time of roughly 90 minutes.3,4,7 The MPAA gave the film an R rating because of its language.4,7

Performance

For his performance, Murphy appears on stage dressed in blue leather.4,7 Over the course of the show, he impersonates both Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor.3,4

Notable routines

One segment describes a phone call in which Cosby objected to the profanity in Murphy's act.3,4 In the same story, Pryor advises Murphy to ignore what Cosby said.3,4

Sources

  1. For Iglesias, ‘Fluffy Movie’ represents childhood dream (spokesman.com)
  2. EDDIE MURPHY RAW | British Board of Film Classification (bbfc.co.uk) · archived copy
  3. Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) » PopMatters (popmatters.com)
  4. MOVIE REVIEW : Eddie Murphy Stands Up--In the 'Raw' - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
  5. Q&A: Gabriel Iglesias, "The Fluffy Movie" - The Eagle (theeagleonline.com)
  6. ‘RAW’ BOILS WITH TYPICAL MURPHY WIT – Orlando Sentinel (orlandosentinel.com)
  7. Eddie Murphy Raw - IGN (ign.com)

Updated November 12, 2026.

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