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Coming to America

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: 6.882/10 (4437 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $288,752,301
  • Production Companies: Eddie Murphy Productions, Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 13.6768
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul

Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

as Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown

Shari Headley

Shari Headley

as Lisa McDowell

John Amos

John Amos

as Cleo McDowell

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

as King Jaffe Joffer

Madge Sinclair

Madge Sinclair

as Queen Aoleon

Eriq La Salle

Eriq La Salle

as Darryl Jenks

Allison Dean

Allison Dean

as Patrice McDowell

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

as Landlord

Louie Anderson

Louie Anderson

as Maurice

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Paramount Movies Trailer

Sanitation Duties Clip

Basketball Clip

Armed Robbery Clip

External Links

Keywords

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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 6.882/10 based on 4437 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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