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Coming to America

Coming to America (1988)

Movie · Released · 117 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy, Romance

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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.

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Cast

Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyPrince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / SaulArsenio HallArsenio HallSemmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend BrownShari HeadleyShari HeadleyLisa McDowellJohn AmosJohn AmosCleo McDowellJames Earl JonesJames Earl JonesKing Jaffe JofferMadge SinclairMadge SinclairQueen AoleonEriq La SalleEriq La SalleDarryl JenksAllison DeanAllison DeanPatrice McDowellFrankie FaisonFrankie FaisonLandlordLouie AndersonLouie AndersonMauricePaul BatesPaul BatesOhaSamuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonHold-Up ManVanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayImani IzziCalvin LockhartCalvin LockhartColonel IzziVondie Curtis-HallVondie Curtis-HallBasketball Game Vendor

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