Coming to America

1988 · R · 1h 57m · Comedy, Romance · Directed by John Landis

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Synopsis

This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.

An 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.

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barackobama6.4July 27, 2026

I’m still waiting for my bf to reveal to me that he’s actually the prince of Thailand

Cast

  • Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyPrince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
  • Arsenio HallArsenio HallSemmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
  • Shari HeadleyShari HeadleyLisa McDowell
  • John AmosJohn AmosCleo McDowell
  • James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesKing Jaffe Joffer
  • Madge SinclairMadge SinclairQueen Aoleon
  • Eriq La SalleEriq La SalleDarryl Jenks
  • Allison DeanAllison DeanPatrice McDowell
  • Frankie FaisonFrankie FaisonLandlord
  • Louie AndersonLouie AndersonMaurice
  • Paul BatesPaul BatesOha
  • Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonHold-Up Man
  • Vanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayImani Izzi
  • Calvin LockhartCalvin LockhartColonel Izzi
  • Vondie Curtis-HallVondie Curtis-HallBasketball Game Vendor
  • Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Boy Getting Haircut
  • FeatherRose Bearer #1
  • Stephanie SimonRose Bearer #2
  • Garcelle BeauvaisGarcelle BeauvaisRose Bearer #3
  • Ruben Santiago-HudsonRuben Santiago-HudsonStreet Hustler

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