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Movie Info

Release Date: June 29, 1988
Runtime: 117 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Comedy Romance
Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $288,752,301
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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73%
Tomatometer
47
47/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
4,682 votes
7.1/10
IMDb
239,358 votes
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Coming to America

1988

"Royalty has never been this unrefined."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El príncipe de Zamunda? 🇵🇹 PT: Um Príncipe em Nova York? 🇯🇵 JA: Hoshi no Ôji Nyûyôku e iku? 🇨🇳 ZH: 王子录妃记? 🇷🇴 RO: Un prinț în America All international titles (11) →
Comedy Romance 117 min 7.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $288,752,301
Profit $258,752,301
ROI +862.5% (9.6x)

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Coming to America is directed by John Landis .

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Keywords

#new york city 230 #amused 144 #hilarious 84 #absurd 73 #ambiguous 56 #exhilarated 45 #melodramatic 41 #fake identity 21 #familiar 21 #prince 20 #satirical 19 #fish out of water 16 #royal family 8 #rich man 5 #fast food restaurant 3

Trivia & Fun Facts about Coming to America

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  • During the scene where Akeem and Semmi visit a McDonald's, the restaurant's sign is altered to 'McDowell's', a playful nod to the fast-food industry.

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  • There is a continuity error involving a scene where Akeem's outfit changes between shots; he is seen wearing a different jacket without any explanation.

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  • The film includes a cameo by singer and actress Patti LaBelle, who performs as a wedding singer, adding to the film's vibrant cultural tapestry.

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  • Coming to America shares thematic elements with Eddie Murphy's earlier film Trading Places, particularly the exploration of class and identity.

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  • Eddie Murphy played multiple roles in the film, including Prince Akeem and his father, King Jaffe Joffer, showcasing his versatility as a comedian and actor.

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  • Filming took place in various locations around New York City, including Queens, where the film's depiction of Akeem's adventures as an immigrant is grounded in real cultural settings.

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  • The character of Semmi, played by Arsenio Hall, was originally intended to be a more serious sidekick; however, Hall's comedic timing encouraged a lighter portrayal.

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