Jun 29, 1988 · Coming to America: Directed by John Landis. With Paul Bates, Eddie Murphy, Garcelle Beauvais, Feather. An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will.

Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis, based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, written by David Sheffield and Barry W. Blaustein, and starring Murphy (in various roles), Arsenio Hall (also in various roles), James Earl Jones, John Amos, Madge Sinclair, and Shari Headley. It tells the ...

Hoping to marry for love, a pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York, where he falls for the daughter of a local fast-food restaurant owner. Watch trailers & learn more.

Coming to America is directed by John Landis. It is based on a story created by leading-man Eddie Murphy. Find out how and where to watch "Coming to America" on Netflix and Prime Video today - including free options.

Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) is the prince of a wealthy African country and wants for nothing, except a wife who will love him in spite of his title. To escape an arranged marriage, Akeem flees to America accompanied by his persnickety sidekick, Semmi (Arsenio Hall), to find his queen.

Coming to America casts comedian Eddie Murphy as pampered African prince Akeem, who rebels against an arranged marriage and heads to America to find a new bride.

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