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Coming 2 America

  • 20212021
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Paul Bates, Shari Headley, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Clint Smith, Akiley Love, Bella Murphy, Jermaine Fowler, Teyana Taylor, Rotimi, Nomzamo Mbatha, and KiKi Layne in Coming 2 America (2021)
The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.
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The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
69K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,633
210
  • Director
    • Craig Brewer
  • Writers
    • Eddie Murphy(based on characters created by)
    • Barry W. Blaustein(story by)
    • David Sheffield(story by)
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Arsenio Hall
    • Shari Headley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Craig Brewer
  • Writers
    • Eddie Murphy(based on characters created by)
    • Barry W. Blaustein(story by)
    • David Sheffield(story by)
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Arsenio Hall
    • Shari Headley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.4KUser reviews
    • 202Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 11 nominations total

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    The 'Coming 2 America' Cast Express Their Zamunda Pride
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    The 'Coming 2 America' Cast Express Their Zamunda Pride
    Which Eddie Murphy Characters Deserve a Comeback?
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    Which Eddie Murphy Characters Deserve a Comeback?
    The Essential Films of Eddie Murphy to Stream Now
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    The Essential Films of Eddie Murphy to Stream Now
    Wesley Snipes Gives a Sneak Peek of His 'Coming 2 America' Role
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    Eddie Murphy in Coming 2 America (2021)
    James Earl Jones in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Eddie Murphy in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and Clint Smith in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Garcelle Beauvais in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Eddie Murphy and Shari Headley in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and Kevin T. DeWitt in Coming 2 America (2021)
    James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Paul Bates, Shari Headley, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Clint Smith, Akiley Love, Bella Murphy, Jermaine Fowler, Teyana Taylor, Rotimi, Nomzamo Mbatha, and KiKi Layne in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Jermaine Fowler in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Louie Anderson and John Amos in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Akiley Love, Bella Murphy, and KiKi Layne in Coming 2 America (2021)

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    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Prince Akeemas Prince Akeem…
    Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall
    • Semmias Semmi…
    Shari Headley
    Shari Headley
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Jermaine Fowler
    Jermaine Fowler
    • Lavelle Junsonas Lavelle Junson
    Leslie Jones
    Leslie Jones
    • Mary Junsonas Mary Junson
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Uncle Reemas Uncle Reem
    KiKi Layne
    KiKi Layne
    • Meekaas Meeka
    Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    • General Izzias General Izzi
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • King Jaffe Jofferas King Jaffe Joffer
    John Amos
    John Amos
    • Cleo McDowellas Cleo McDowell
    Teyana Taylor
    Teyana Taylor
    • Bopotoas Bopoto
    Vanessa Bell Calloway
    Vanessa Bell Calloway
    • Imani Izzias Imani Izzi
    Paul Bates
    Paul Bates
    • Ohaas Oha
    Nomzamo Mbatha
    Nomzamo Mbatha
    • Mirembeas Mirembe
    Bella Murphy
    Bella Murphy
    • Ommaas Omma
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Selfas Self
    Akiley Love
    Akiley Love
    • Tinasheas Tinashe
    Rotimi
    Rotimi
    • Idi Izzias Idi Izzi
    • Director
      • Craig Brewer
    • Writers
      • Eddie Murphy(based on characters created by)
      • Barry W. Blaustein(story by) (screenplay by)
      • David Sheffield(story by) (screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      James Earl Jones was 88 years old when he filmed his scenes. Although in reasonably good health for a man of his age, and happy to appear in this movie, James did not want to travel far to do so. It is believed his few scenes were shot in one day on a rented TV soundstage nearer his home on the New York state/Connecticut border, without Eddie Murphy or any of the other Atlanta-based cast members present. This explains why he and Eddie Murphy never talk face-to-face in the film.
    • Goofs
      The Lion's whiskers are white. When Prince LaVelle cuts the whiskers, they are white and only a few are cut. The next scene, the whiskers are two-toned and are more than what was cut.
    • Quotes

      Akeem: Prepare the royal jet. We are going back to America!

      Semmi: Oh, hell no, your Majesty!

    • Crazy credits
      Before the closing credits are almost gone, Saul is interrupting them to tell a joke, like in the first movie. In this film, Saul is reciting "The Signifying Monkey" as made popular by Dolemite aka Rudy Ray Moore, the real-life person Eddie Murphy played in his previous film, Dolemite Is My Name (2019), also directed by Craig Brewer.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Leslie Jones/Elizabeth Olsen/Nicky Jam/Romeo Santos (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Mbube
      Written by Solomon Linda

    User reviews2.4K

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    Top review
    3/10
    Shame On Everyone Involved
    Shame on the actors, shame on the actresses, shame on the director, shame on the producer, shame on the studio and shame on me and you for watching.

    Literally every single person I named and every single person involved knew this sucks, the script sucks, it is not funny, it drags down its prequel sand still went ahead. There cannot be one person who read this script or the proposal for this film and thought it is good or funny. Yet, the project proceeded. They even bagged all the original cast who surely definitely clearly must have known this sucks (because they were in the original).

    Clearly, respect, quality, talent or reason are not important or considered.

    Do not watch this unrelated and unfunny film. Have extra time on your hands? Watch the original again - or better yet go for a jog or fast walk to lose weight.
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    • Mar 14, 2021

    FAQ3

    • What happened to Amazon releasing on Dec 18?
    • Aside from Murphy and Hall, which of the cast/characters return from the original?
    • Why wasn't Lisa McDowell's sister Patrice (Allison Dean) in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Coming -2- America
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Eddie Murphy Productions
      • Misher Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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