Coming to America
1988·Movie·
·1h 57min


Where to Watch
Not available to stream in BF (flatrate)
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
- Time
- 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