MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1988 โบ Coming to America
Coming to America (1988)
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An African prince decides itโs 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.
Cast
Eddie Murphyas Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
Arsenio Hallas Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
Shari Headleyas Lisa McDowell
John Amosas Cleo McDowell
James Earl Jonesas King Jaffe Joffer
Frankie Faisonas Landlord
Madge Sinclairas Queen Aoleon
Eriq La Salleas Darryl Jenks
Allison Deanas Patrice McDowell
Louie Andersonas Maurice
Paul Batesas Oha
Samuel L. Jacksonas Hold-Up Man
Vanessa Bell Callowayas Imani Izzi
Calvin Lockhartas Colonel Izzi
Facts
| Release date | June 29, 1988 |
| Runtime | 117 min (1h 57m) โ longer as the 1988 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $30,000,000 |
| Box office | $288,752,301 (9.6ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0094898 |
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Questions
How long is Coming to America?
Coming to America runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Coming to America worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 4,899 votes, which places it #32 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 54%) and #952 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Coming to America?
Coming to America was directed by John Landis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983), The Blues Brothers (1980), An American Werewolf in London (1981).
Who stars in Coming to America?
Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul; Arsenio Hall as Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown; Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell; John Amos as Cleo McDowell; James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer; Frankie Faison as Landlord.
What is Coming to America rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Coming to America?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17042.