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Coming to America

Year
1988
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Runtime
117 min
Rating
6.9/10
Director
John Landis

Plot Overview

An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.

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Director

John Landis in Coming to AmericaJohn Landis

Cast & Key Characters

Eddie Murphy in Coming to AmericaEddie MurphyPrince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / SaulShari Headley in Coming to AmericaShari HeadleyLisa McDowellArsenio Hall in Coming to AmericaArsenio HallSemmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend BrownMadge Sinclair in Coming to AmericaMadge SinclairQueen AoleonSamuel L. Jackson in Coming to AmericaSamuel L. JacksonHold-Up ManAllison Dean in Coming to AmericaAllison DeanPatrice McDowellJohn Amos in Coming to AmericaJohn AmosCleo McDowellCuba Gooding Jr. in Coming to AmericaCuba Gooding Jr.Boy Getting HaircutVanessa Bell Calloway in Coming to AmericaVanessa Bell CallowayImani IzziCalvin Lockhart in Coming to AmericaCalvin LockhartColonel IzziJames Earl Jones in Coming to AmericaJames Earl JonesKing Jaffe JofferEriq La Salle in Coming to AmericaEriq La SalleDarryl Jenks

Writers

Eddie Murphy in Coming to AmericaEddie MurphyDSDavid SheffieldBarry W. Blaustein in Coming to AmericaBarry W. Blaustein

Production

Paramount PicturesEddie Murphy Productions

Critical Reception & Ratings

Coming to America is rated 6.9 out of 10 by viewers — 4,921 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Coming to America about?

An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.

Who stars in Coming to America?

Eddie Murphy, Shari Headley, Arsenio Hall, Madge Sinclair, Samuel L. Jackson, Allison Dean.

Who is the director of Coming to America?

John Landis.

When was Coming to America released?

1988.

Where can I watch Coming to America?

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