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Reginald Hudlin’s Boomerang is a sharp, stylish rom-com that has only grown in stature with time. Eddie Murphy stars as Marcus Graham, a slick New York ad executive whose carefree chauvinism is turned on its head when he meets his match in a powerful female boss (Robin Givens) and begins to fall for a grounded, self-assured colleague (Halle Berry). Funny, fashionable, and surprisingly reflective, the film flips classic gender dynamics while exploring ego, vulnerability, and emotional growth.

Upon its release, Boomerang was a major box-office success—earning over $131 million worldwide and ranking among the top-grossing films of 1992—but its cultural impact has proven even more enduring. The film showcased Black professionals, ambition, and romance in a glossy studio rom-com at a scale rarely seen at the time, helping redefine what mainstream romantic comedies could look like. Its iconic ensemble cast (including Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier, and a young Chris Rock) and era-defining soundtrack—featuring Boyz II Men’s Grammy-winning “End of the Road”—cemented its place in pop culture.

1992. 117 min.

Rated R for language and sexuality.