Coming to America (1988)
- Jun 28, 1988
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 1
R | 1h 57min | 8/10 | #Comedy #Romance #CultClassic
Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
STORYLINE:
Coming to America (1988) follows the story of Akeem Joffer, the crown prince of the wealthy African nation of Zamunda. Unhappy with his arranged marriage, Akeem travels to Queens, New York, with his loyal friend Semmi to find a bride who will love him for who he is, not for his status or wealth. Posing as a poor foreign student working at a fast-food restaurant, Akeem encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences the challenges and humor of adjusting to life in America. His quest leads him to Lisa McDowell, the daughter of the restaurant's owner, and Akeem must win her heart without revealing his true identity.
CREDITS:
Director: John Landis
Writers:
- David Sheffield
- Barry W. Blaustein
- Eddie Murphy (story)
Starring:
- Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
- Arsenio Hall as Semmi / Morris / Extremely Ugly Girl / Reverend Brown
- James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer
- John Amos as Cleo McDowell
- Madge Sinclair as Queen Aoleon
- Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell
Produced by:
- George Folsey Jr.
- Robert D. Wachs
Production Companies:
- Eddie Murphy Productions
Cinematography: Woody Omens
Edited by:
- Malcolm Campbell
- George Folsey Jr.
Music by: Nile Rodgers
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Release date: June 29, 1988
Run Time: 1h 57min
Country: United States
Languages: English
Budget: $36 million
Box office: $288.8 million
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