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Coming 2 America (2021)

โ€œA sequel is in the heir.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 2,446 votes 1h 48m pg-13 Comedy

#193 of 248 films from 2021 #1866 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Craig Brewer ยท Written by David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Justin Kanew, Kenya Barris

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Overview

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America โ€“ a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.

Cast

Eddie Murphyas Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
Arsenio Hallas Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
Jermaine Fowleras Lavelle Junson
Leslie Jonesas Mary Junson
Tracy Morganas Uncle Reem
KiKi Layneas Meeka
Shari Headleyas Lisa
Wesley Snipesas General Izzi
James Earl Jonesas King Jaffe Joffer
John Amosas Cleo McDowell
Teyana Tayloras Bopoto
Vanessa Bell Callowayas Imani Izzi
Paul Batesas Oha
Nomzamo Mbathaas Mirembe

Facts

Release dateMarch 4, 2021
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
IMDbtt6802400

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Questions

How long is Coming 2 America?
Coming 2 America runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Coming 2 America worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 2,446 votes, which places it #193 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 23%) and #1866 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Coming 2 America?
Coming 2 America was directed by Craig Brewer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dolemite Is My Name (2019), Black Snake Moan (2006), Footloose (2011).
Who stars in Coming 2 America?
Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson; Arsenio Hall as Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba; Jermaine Fowler as Lavelle Junson; Leslie Jones as Mary Junson; Tracy Morgan as Uncle Reem; KiKi Layne as Meeka.
What is Coming 2 America rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Coming 2 America?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14894.

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