Coming to America

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.

Tagline

“This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Romance

Director

John Landis

Original Language

EN

What is Coming to America about?

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.

Who directed Coming to America?

Coming to America was directed by John Landis.

When was Coming to America released?

Coming to America was released on June 29, 1988.

How long is Coming to America?

Coming to America has a runtime of 1h 57m.

Where can I track Coming to America?

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