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Coming to America (1988) 6.9
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6.9/10 from 101,819 users
Metascore: 48/100
Reviews: 125 user | 58 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com An African prince goes to Queens, New York City to find a wife whom he can respect for her intelligence and will. Director:John Landis |
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Cast
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| Arsenio Hall | ... | ||
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| Madge Sinclair | ... | ||
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Imani Izzi
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It is the 21st birthday of Prince Akeem of Zamunda and he 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. Written by Harald Mayr <marvin@bike.augusta.de>
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This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 June 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Un prince à New York See more »Box Office
Budget:
$39,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$128,152,301 (USA)Company Credits
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Rose Bearer: Good morning, Your Highness.
Rose Bearer: Good morning, Your Highness.
Rose Bearer: Good morning, Your Highness.
Oha: Happy birthday, Your Highness.
Prince Akeem: [thinks] Yes, it *is* my birthday.
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Written by Michael Rodgers & Lloyd Tolbert
Performed by Michael Rodgers
Produced by Michael Rodgers & Lloyd Tolbert
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Cuba Gooding Jr. shot a scene in which his character (Boy Getting Haircut) tells Clarence that he does not have money to pay for his haircut. Clarence responds by cutting a big chunk out of the boy's hair. But to Gooding's disappointment, the scene was deleted. See more »Goofs
At the breakfast table, King Jaffe Joffer is surprised by the fact that Prince Akeem has grown a mustache, but later in the movie we see pictures of Akeem on the Zamundan 100-Pound note and on the Zamundan coin (the one he flips to decide whether to go to Los Angeles or New York) with him clearly depicted having a mustache. Unless that version of the money was minted VERY recently, then it's very unlikely for the King to not have noticed back then. Also in the picture of the King, Queen and Akeem seen in the Zamunda exhibit at the museum in New York, the picture shows Akeem with a mustache as well. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Rose Bearer: Good morning, Your Highness.
Rose Bearer: Good morning, Your Highness.
Rose Bearer: Good morning, Your Highness.
Oha: Happy birthday, Your Highness.
Prince Akeem: [thinks] Yes, it *is* my birthday.
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Crazy Credits
The "thanks" list in the end credits lists the Zamundan Film Commission. See more »Soundtracks
I Like It Like ThatWritten by Michael Rodgers & Lloyd Tolbert
Performed by Michael Rodgers
Produced by Michael Rodgers & Lloyd Tolbert
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Eddie Murphy is the Prince of Zamunda, he is very wealthy and very pampered. When he refuses to marry the bride his father has arranged for him, he goes to Queens to find his queen. With his closest companion (Arsenio Hall) they try to blend in with the everyday people of New York, taking jobs as cleaners in a local burger bar.
The entire film is packed with slick gags, hilarious characters and delightful parody. Coming to American is a romantic comedy that entertains you again and again, and Eddie Murphy is on top form throughout.
Recommended 7/10