Coming to America
This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Coming to America
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: 1988-06-29
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (4588 votes)
- Budget: $30,000,000
- Revenue: $288,752,301
- Production Companies: Eddie Murphy Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.8073
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Eddie Murphy
as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
Arsenio Hall
as Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
Shari Headley
as Lisa McDowell
John Amos
as Cleo McDowell
James Earl Jones
as King Jaffe Joffer
Madge Sinclair
as Queen Aoleon
Eriq La Salle
as Darryl Jenks
Allison Dean
as Patrice McDowell
Frankie Faison
as Landlord
Louie Anderson
as Maurice
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Paramount Movies Trailer
Sanitation Duties Clip
Basketball Clip
Armed Robbery Clip
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coming to America?▼
Coming to America is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1988-06-29.
Who are the main actors in Coming to America?▼
The main cast includes Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos, James Earl Jones, .
Where can I watch Coming to America online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Coming to America is available.
Is Coming to America based on a true story?▼
This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.
What is the IMDb rating of Coming to America?▼
Coming to America has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 4588 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Coming to America?▼
The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $288,752,301 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Coming to America?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Eddie Murphy Productions, Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Coming to America filmed?▼
Coming to America was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Coming to America?▼
The total runtime of Coming to America is 117 minutes.
Is Coming to America suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Coming to America?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Coming to America.
Does Coming to America have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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