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Coming to America

1988 117 min R Comedy · Romance

This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.

Queens, summer, a yellow cab screeching to a halt. A prince in disguise, a loyal friend, and a fast food job, cultural clashes ensue. Landis crafts a fish out of water story with humor.

Directed by John Landis · Written by Eddie Murphy, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein

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

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