Coming to America
1988
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Jun 29, 1988 · A wealthy African prince travels to New York to find a wife who loves him for himself, not his royal status. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this classic comedy romance.
- Soranno
- 3 min
- John Landis
- 256
Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis and based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, who also stars in the lead role. The film also co-stars Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, and John Amos. The film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988.
- June 29, 1988
- George Folsey Jr., Robert D. Wachs
Coming to America is a 1988 comedy film starring Eddie Murphy as a prince who travels to America to find a wife. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and features clips, photos, cast and crew, and trivia on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- John Landis
- R
- Eddie Murphy
On his 21st birthday, Prince Akeem of Zamunda is to marry a woman he never saw before. Now the prince breaks with tradition and travels to America to look for the love of his life. 23,282 IMDb 7.1 1 h 56 min 1988. X-Ray HDR UHD R. Comedy · Romance · Heartwarming · Passionate. Available to rent or buy. Rent. UHD $3.79. Buy movie.
- 116 min
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A prince from Zamunda travels to New York to find a wife who respects him for himself, not his title. He falls in love with Lisa, a fast food worker, but faces a dilemma when his parents arrive to claim him.
Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) travels to America to find a new bride, disguised as a fast-food worker. The film features multiple roles, celebrity cameos and a plagiarism lawsuit.
