Coming to America 1988
“This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.”
What is Coming to America?
"Coming to America" is a comedy film. The story follows an African prince who embarks on a mission to find a princess.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 29, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Eddie Murphy Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $288,752,301
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
"Coming to America" is a comedy film. The story follows an African prince who embarks on a mission to find a princess. His journey leads him and his loyal friend to Queens, New York. In this new location, the prince assumes a disguise as an impoverished immigrant. As a result, he experiences various changes in his life, including a new job, new friendships, and new living arrangements. He also encounters new adversaries and becomes entangled in various difficulties. The film is set in a specific location in New York, where the prince navigates his new circumstances. The story revolves around the prince's experiences in this unfamiliar environment.
Should you watch it?
“An African prince travels to Queens, New York, to find a princess.”
- romantic comedy from 1988
- directed by John Landis
- rated r
- runtime is 1 hour 57 minutes
Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedies.
The film is rated R.
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When was Coming to America released?
It was released on 06/29/1988 in the US.
What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified under comedy and romance.
Who directed the film?
It was directed by John Landis.
Who created the story for the film?
The story was originally created by Eddie Murphy.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 57 minutes.