Coming to America
Director: John Landis
"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.
Where to Watch
fuboTV
Philo
YouTube TVTrailer
Cast
Eddie Murphy
Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
Arsenio Hall
Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
Shari Headley
Lisa McDowell
John Amos
Cleo McDowell
James Earl Jones
King Jaffe Joffer
Madge Sinclair
Queen Aoleon
Eriq La Salle
Darryl Jenks
Allison Dean
Patrice McDowell
Frankie Faison
Landlord
Louie Anderson
Maurice
Paul Bates
Oha
Samuel L. Jackson
Hold-Up Man
In brief
Coming to America (1988) is a comedy, romance film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 4,786 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 57min. You can stream it on: fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Coming to America online?
Coming to America is available on the following streaming services: fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Coming to America?
Coming to America runs 117 minutes (1h 57min).
What rating does Coming to America have?
Coming to America has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 4,786 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Coming to America from?
Coming to America was released in 1988.
