Coming to America
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Synopsis
An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will.
Cast
- Paul Bates
- Eddie Murphy
- Garcelle Beauvais
- Feather
- Stephanie Simon
- Victoria Dillard
- Felicia Taylor
- Midori
- James Earl Jones
- Madge Sinclair
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- Sep 13, 2021
when i finally visit america i expect it to be exactly like this
adamboltJan 11, 2021Such a deep bench of great supporting actors in this one, but none of them can hold a candle to Eddie Murphy in any of his roles. He’s just one of the purest movie stars ever here; the complete package of charisma and warmth and humor and that incredible smile. What I…
Matt SingerNov 9, 2020“Freeze, you diseased rhinoceros pizzle!” Is still the best line in cinematic history.
The Reel House - Feb 7, 2016
Scattered thoughts: * Look, Eriq La Salle, tigers don't live in Africa, okay? * Commentary on class, wealth, and status was surprisingly strong and sympathetic to the working class, but ultimately, it takes a fairytale ending to suggest wealth is the real form of…
Sally Jane BlackSep 30, 2020This is literally one of the funniest films I have ever seen. Eddie Murphy is a gift.
Scarlett WorthingtonJul 14, 2020akeem and semmi are my last 2 braincells rattling around in my head
molly - Mar 3, 2021
“The royal penis is clean, your highness" What works best here is the execution, which allows the experience to feel so relatable and exciting despite a few jokes or lines of dialogue feeling remotely dated. The premise is cleverly perspicacious and refreshing as it…
SamFeb 27, 2021To America comes Prince Akeem, Making sure everything royal is clean. He'll take out the trash, Then be forced to thrash, While looking for a queen in Queens.
JBirdFeb 20, 20211988 Gave us Zamunda 2018 Gave us Wakanda Two beautiful African nations not populated or invaded by colonizers. I love it!
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- autumn lovedComing to America
this movie is literally so good, it has me cackling and saying the lines and singing the songs with them everytime i watch it. and the sexual chocolate band & the mic drop always has my mom cackling 😭
emma likedComing to AmericaI feel like this is one of those late night comedies. super super good, I used to watch it with my family so its like a childhood movie for me. totally recommend!
KAYLIMANIZ lovedComing to America10/10 A classic I’ve seen too many times bc of my mom but I can’t deny it is one of my fav comedies. This is a must watch black movie.
- Kaitlyn Clay lovedComing to America
Why don’t we have movies like this anymore!!? Hilarious!! Eddie Murphy in his prime 👏🏾👏🏾 8/10
Lauren likedComing to AmericaPretty funny I loved Lisa and akeem! Semmi was also hilarious
Ahmad lovedComing to AmericaI wish I could live like him but the bride thing is true
- Ariana Johnson lovedComing to America
Absolutely a CLASSIC. Eddie Murphy at his finest
Maddiekuske likedComing to AmericaI feel like breakdancing 😂
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Metacritic
Coming to America is the filmic equivalent of using a Maserati to go to the corner grocery store — Murphy's colossal comic gifts and Landis' countercultural sensibilities are largely wasted, never pushed to the floor in this idling, curbed comedy.
Duane Byrge
The Hollywood Reporter
Eddie Murphy does everything in this movie successfully. Coming To America remains his most personal work and a great argument that a movie can be decent and wholesome despite having enough profanity to make Bill Cosby lose sleep. A perfect argument for Eddie Murphy as decent guy even without the fame and fortune. Not that he's planning on giving it back though.
Brad Laidman
Film Threat
Though Coming to America is a romantic comedy the director steers the film more often toward quick, in-and-out comic situations and gags that are only mildly funny. In part this is due to the fact that Mr. Murphy plays the prince with cheerful, low-keyed innocence that is completely legitimate, but is not supported by the short attention span of the screenplay. The romance is tepid.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Coming to America (1988)?
The movie is 1hr 57min long.
What's Coming to America (1988) about?
An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will.
Who's the cast of Coming to America (1988)?
- Paul Bates as Oha
- Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, Clarence, Saul
- Garcelle Beauvais as Rose Bearer
- Feather as Rose Bearer
- Stephanie Simon as Rose Bearer
- Victoria Dillard as Bather, Dancer
- Felicia Taylor as Bather
- Midori as Bather
- James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer
- Madge Sinclair as Queen Aoleon
Who's the director behind Coming to America (1988)?
John Landis directed Coming to America (1988).
Who produced Coming to America (1988)?
George Folsey Jr. and Robert D. Wachs produced Coming to America (1988).
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