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Coming to America

Film · 1988

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Eddie Murphywriter · executive producer
  2. George Folsey Jr.editor · producer
  3. Brian Stewartwriter
  4. David Sheffieldwriter
  5. Barry W. Blausteinwriter
  6. John Landisdirector
  7. Mark Lipskyexecutive producer
  8. Leslie Belzbergexecutive producer
  9. Malcolm Campbelleditor
  10. Sol Negrincinematographer
  11. Woody Omenscinematographer
  12. Nile Rodgerscomposer
  13. Jackie Burchcasting director
  14. David Sosnaproducer
  15. Robert D. Wachsproducer
  16. Richard Macdonaldproduction designer

On screen

  1. Eddie Murphylead actor
  2. Shari Headleylead actor
  3. Arsenio Halllead actor
  4. John Amoslead actor
  5. Allison Deansupporting actor
  6. Madge Sinclairsupporting actor
  7. Louie Andersonsupporting actor
  8. Paul Batessupporting actor
  9. Eriq La Sallesupporting actor
  10. Frankie Faisonsupporting actor
  11. James Earl Jonessupporting actor
  12. David Sosnaguest actor
  13. Cynthia Finkleyguest actor
  14. Debra Johnsonguest actor
  15. Dionne Rockholdguest actor
  16. Dorian DeMicheleguest actor
  17. Eric D. Hendersonguest actor
  18. Featherguest actor
  19. Felicia Taylorguest actor
  20. June Boykinsguest actor
  21. Karl Densonguest actor
  22. Loni Kaye Harklessguest actor
  23. Mary Youngguest actor
  24. Midoriguest actor
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From the people who made Coming to America

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  2. Harlem Nights1989 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  3. The Nutty Professor1996 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. Into the Night1985 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  5. Trading Places1983 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  6. Michael Jackson's Thriller1983 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  7. ¡Three Amigos!1986 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  8. Coming 2 America2021 · FilmExceptional· 14 shared
  9. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps2000 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  10. An American Werewolf in London1981 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  11. Spies Like Us1985 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  12. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Another 48 Hrs.1990 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  14. Beyond the Mat1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Amazon Women on the Moon1987 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  16. Eddie Murphy: Delirious1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Ringer2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. The Blues Brothers1980 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. Beverly Hills Cop II1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  20. Eddie Murphy Raw1987 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  21. Clue1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Blues Brothers 20001998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Twilight Zone: The Movie1983 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  24. Metro1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. The Kentucky Fried Movie1977 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  26. Animal House1978 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  28. Oscar1991 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
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  68. Wayne's World1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  73. Shrek 3-D2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  79. Freaked1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  88. The Pickup2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  89. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  91. Daddy Day Care2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  92. The Haunted Mansion2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. Showtime2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  94. 48 Hrs.1982 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  95. The Distinguished Gentleman1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  99. Doctor Dolittle1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Saturday Night Live1975 · TV seriesNotable· 8 shared
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  102. History of the World: Part I1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. I Spy2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  109. The Lost World1999 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
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  112. Earth Girls Are Easy1988 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
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  115. Blue Chips1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  117. Jane Austen's Mafia!1998 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  119. Cloak & Dagger1984 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  120. Fright Night1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. Masters of Horror2005 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  122. The Running Man1987 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  123. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Psycho II1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. Punchline1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. Sixteen Candles1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  129. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. Weird Science1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. Out to Sea1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. The Breakfast Club1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  133. D.C. Cab1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. Point of No Return1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. Predator 21990 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  136. Fair Game1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. Judge Dredd1995 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  138. Project X1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. The Adventures of Ford Fairlane1990 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  140. Sliders1995 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  141. Unlawful Entry1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. Krippendorf's Tribe1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  144. Mask1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Beverly Hills Cop III1994 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. The Movies That Made Us2019 · TV seriesStrong· 10 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Die Hard 2John AmosJackie Burch1990 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  2. Bad Asses on the BayouJohn Amos2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have NotsShari Headley2013 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  4. The Real GhostbustersArsenio Hall1986 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  5. Black DynamiteArsenio Hall2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  6. Martial LawArsenio Hall1998 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  7. The BeastmasterJohn Amos1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. Dr. Dolittle 3John Amos2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. Lock UpJohn Amos1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. The Preacher's WifeShari HeadleyPaul Bates1996 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  11. The Thomas Crown AffairFrankie FaisonMichael Tadross1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  12. The Last RiflemanJohn Amos2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. RootsJohn AmosMadge Sinclair1977 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  14. Johnson Family VacationShari Headley2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. On CallEriq La Salle2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  16. ConvoyMadge Sinclair1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Madea's Witness ProtectionJohn Amos2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. RicochetJohn AmosVictoria Dillard1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  19. Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss SongJohn Amos1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Goosebumps 2: Haunted HalloweenShari Headley2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. SommersbyJames Earl JonesFrankie Faison1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  22. A Little InsideFrankie Faison2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Police Squad!Jim Abrahams1982 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  24. Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!Arsenio Hall2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The Texas Chain Saw MassacreTobe Hooper1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Hot Shots!Jim Abrahams1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneyArsenio Hall2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared