"This is the place I was telling you about. It's real fucked up."
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Directed by John Landis
Coming to America
A rewatchable, uplifting comedy.
Comedy
Romance
1988
1h 57m
3.6(267k)via LetterboxdEddie Murphy + 4 more
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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when i finally visit america i expect it to be exactly like this
Such a deep bench of great supporting actors in this one, but none of them can hold a candle to Eddie Murphy in any of his roles. He’s just one of the purest movie stars ever here; the complete package of charisma and warmth and humor and that incredible smile. What I wouldn’t give to eat just one tie-in meal at McDowell’s. Just one...
Common questions
What is Coming to America about?+
An African prince travels to Queens, New York, in disguise to find an independent woman to marry.
Who directed Coming to America?+
John Landis directed this 1988 film, known for his work on other 80s comedies like Animal House and Trading Places.
Has Coming to America won any awards?+
The film received two Academy Award nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup.
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