Coming to America (1988)

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.

Directing:
  • John Landis

Writing:
  • Barry W. Blaustein
  • David Sheffield
  • Eddie Murphy

Stars:
Release Date: 1988-06-29
themoviedb icon 6.9/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 117
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $288,752,301

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