Coming to America 1988
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56 Reviews
94%
Gummy
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SplatAn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
as Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
as Lisa McDowell
as Cleo McDowell
as King Jaffe Joffer
as Queen Aoleon
as Darryl Jenks
as Patrice McDowell
as Landlord
as Maurice
Director:
Writer:
David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Eddie Murphy, Brian Stewart
Stars:
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos, James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair, Eriq La Salle, Allison Dean, Frankie Faison, Louie Anderson,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
117 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Coming to America
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
as Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
as Lisa McDowell
as Cleo McDowell
as King Jaffe Joffer
as Queen Aoleon
as Darryl Jenks
as Patrice McDowell
as Landlord
as Maurice
as Oha
as Hold-Up Man
as Imani Izzi
as Colonel Izzi
as Basketball Game Vendor
as Boy Getting Haircut
as Rose Bearer #1
as Rose Bearer #2
as Rose Bearer #3
as Street Hustler
as Elderly Passenger
as Soul Glo Man
as Face on Cutting Room Floor
as Bather / Dancer
as Bather
as Bather
as Lady-in-Waiting
as Cab Driver
as Sweets
as Stu
as Soul Glo Woman
as Devil Woman
as Big Stank Woman
as Tough Girl
as Ex-Siamese Twin / Dancer
as Ex-Siamese Twin / Dancer
as Kinky Girl
as Strange Woman
as Fresh Peaches
as Sugar Cube
as Boring Girl / Dancer
as Awareness Woman
as Awareness Woman
as Cartier Delivery Man
as Mr. Jenks
as Mrs. Jenks
as Grandma Jenks
as Party Guest
as Randolph Duke / Homeless Man #1 (uncredited)
as Mortimer Duke / Homeless Man #2 (uncredited)
as 'Sexual Chocolate' Saxophonist (uncredited)
as Telegraph Lady (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Subway Guy (uncredited)
as Subway Lady (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Homeless Man Around Garbage Can Bonfire (uncredited)
as Viola (uncredited)
as Blond Hooker / Bag Lady in Fast Food Place (uncredited)
as Stuck-Up Girl (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as T-Shirt Hawker
as Dottie
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