Coming to America
1988·Movie·
·1h 57min
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About
This summer, Prince Akeem discovers 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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLove Conquers AllOvercoming PrejudiceQuest For Truth
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUncovering Hidden IdentitiesUnrequited LoveMarital StrugglesIdentity CrisisFish Out Of WaterForbidden Love
- Dialog
- Character Types
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Sol Negrin, John Landis, Woody Omens
Produced by:
Mark Lipsky, George Folsey Jr., Leslie Belzberg
Composed by:
Nile Rodgers
