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Coming to America, 1988

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall

Directed by: John Landis

Written by: Eddie Murphy

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 116 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.8

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The mood of Coming to America is feel good, humorous, and witty. The plot centers around hidden identities, culture clash, and a "fish out of water". It features verbal byplay and a comedy of errors. Coming to America is a comedy and romance movie. Stylistically, it has a Hollywood tone and is talky. In approach, it is not serious and realistic. Coming to America takes place, at least partly, in an urban environment. The setting is Africa and New York. It happens in the 1980s. Coming to America is known for being a blockbuster and an award winner. It is especially suggested for a date night. Note that it includes nudity and profanity.

Summary of Coming to America

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. Disguised as a foreign student working in fast food, he romances Lisa (Shari Headley), but struggles with revealing his true identity to her and his marital intentions to his king father (James Earl Jones).

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	29 June 1988
Runtime:	116 min

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Eddie Murphy

as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul

Arsenio Hall

as Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown

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The New York Times

Though Coming to America is a romantic comedy the director steers the film more often toward quick, in-and-out comic situations and gags that are only mildly funny. In part this is due to the fact that Mr. Murphy plays the prince with cheerful,... Full Review

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by: Vincent Canby

Variety

Coming to America starts on a bathroom joke, quickly followed by a gag about private parts, then wanders in search of something equally original for Eddie Murphy to do for another couple of hours. It's a true test for loyal fans. Full Review

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by: Staff (Not Credited)

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