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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.
An African prince, Akeem Joffer, travels to the United States in Queens, New York City, with his best friend and aide, Semmi, in order to find a woman whom he can marry. Akeem wants to find a woman who will love him for his mind and not his riches. He believes that his quest will lead him to his true love, and he must overcome many cultural challenges along the way.
Coming to America was a commercial success, grossing over $288 million worldwide. Critics generally praised the film for its humor, Eddie Murphy's dual performance, and its portrayal of African culture, though some found the plot predictable.
Praised for Eddie Murphy's charismatic performance in multiple roles.
Appreciated for its blend of romance and fish-out-of-water comedy.
Some critics noted that the plot, while entertaining, was somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audiences loved the film's humor and Eddie Murphy's versatility. Many found it to be a charming and rewatchable romantic comedy with memorable characters.
Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Costume Design and Best Makeup. It was also a Golden Globe nominee for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Samuel L. Jackson's character, the mugger "Hold Up", was originally written as a white man, but director John Landis decided to cast Jackson after seeing him in *The Big Sick*.
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_Coming to America_ is a classic 80's comedy with excellent performances by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall. The film's humor holds up well over time, and the duo's ability to portray a variety of different characters is impressive. While som...
Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. A very good approach to a "Pauper and Prince" trope mix with a culture shock trope. The excellent cast involved really takes it a long way with good writing to help it along. I...
_**My all-time favorite comedy**_ In "Coming to America" (1988) Eddie Murphy plays the likable prince of a rich African kingdom, Akeem. He comes to Queens to find his future queen accompanied by his best friend & servant, Semmi, played b...
I didn't enjoy it as much as expected, but <em>'Coming to America'</em> is nevertheless still good. Eddie Murphy is unsurprisingly the star of the film. Any notable scenes include him, which isn't a shock given the obvious and the fact h...
Hasn't aged flawlessly, made some stylistic decisions that probably would have come across as weird even at the time, and not the sort of thing (American comedy) that typically appeals to me. But I can still absolutely see why _Coming to Am...