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Coming to America (1988)

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Reviews Counted: 26 Fresh: 16  Rotten:10 Average Rating: 5.6/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 40 mins

Synopsis: This fantastical fairy tale stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, a pampered African prince who is yearning to be self-sufficient in his extremely opulent society, where his every whim is catered to. When Akeem turns 21 he defies the wishes of his kingdom and refuses to marry the beautiful bride... This fantastical fairy tale stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, a pampered African prince who is yearning to be self-sufficient in his extremely opulent society, where his every whim is catered to. When Akeem turns 21 he defies the wishes of his kingdom and refuses to marry the beautiful bride who has been chosen for him. Instead, he sets out for America to find true love with his trusty sidekick, Semmi (Arsenio Hall). Determined to appear common, the pair arrive in Queens, New York, and quickly have to adapt to a world where they are no longer royalty and can't seem to find a modern woman who suits the prince's tastes--until he meets Lisa McDowell (Shari Headley), the lovely daughter of Cleo McDowell (John Amos), who owns McDowell's restaurant, a fast-food restaurant suspiciously like McDonald's. Akeem and Semmi get jobs at McDowell's and set about charming the unsuspecting Lisa. As the romance blossoms, Akeem has an increasingly difficult time hiding his true identity, especially when his royal parents (James Earl Jones and Madge Sinclair) and their entourage arrive in New York, eager to return their only heir to Africa. John Landis's comedy is an intelligent, funny movie that shows off the myriad talent of Murphy and Hall. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Madge Sinclair

Director: John Landis

DVD Info

Release:

May 6, 2007

[DVD Details]
  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen
  • Audio:

    • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French
    • Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround - English, French
    • Subtitles - English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

    Additional Release Material:

    • Trailer - 1. Theatrical

    Interactive Features:

    • Interactive Menus
    • Scene Selection

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    so brilliant, it almost makes up for The Golden Child.

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    Murphy's last enjoyable film before a long slump

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    Good comedy romance. Murphy is sincere and the cameos from now-celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson are fun.

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