Coming to America
dir. John Landis
65
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Eddie Murphy was in full control at this point, starkly evident in Coming to America's John Landis' coasting direction.
Directed byJohn Landis
StarringEddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos, James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair
Written byDavid Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Eddie Murphy
CinematographySol Negrin
EditingGeorge Folsey Jr.
MusicNile Rodgers
Coming to America
1988 · R · 1h 57m
Comedy, Romance
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.
Our Verdict
65
Critics Consensus
Eddie Murphy was in full control at this point, starkly evident in Coming to America's John Landis' coasting direction.
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