About this release
A Royal Blast! Join Eddie Murphy on an unforgettable comic quest to the New World. As an African prince, it's time for him to find a princess... and the mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince relishes the chance to test his mettle in the urban wilderness. Keep an eye out for both Murphy and Hall in some unforgettable cameo roles! Special Features: Prince-ipal Photography: The Coming Together Of America Fit For Akeem: The Costumes Of Coming To America Character Building: The Many Faces Of Rick baker Composing America: The Musical Talents Of Nile Rodgers A Vintage Sit-Down With Eddie & Arsenio Photo Gallery Trailer
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Disc 1
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Coming to America (1988)
117 min
ComedyRomance
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.
Credits
Director
John Landis
Writer
David Sheffield
Barry W. Blaustein
Cast
Eddie Murphyas Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
Arsenio Hallas Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
Shari Headleyas Lisa McDowell
John Amosas Cleo McDowell
James Earl Jonesas King Jaffe Joffer
Madge Sinclairas Queen Aoleon
Eriq La Salleas Darryl Jenks
Allison Deanas Patrice McDowell
Frankie Faisonas Landlord
Louie Andersonas Maurice
Cinematographer
Sol Negrin
Woody Omens
Composer
Nile Rodgers
Editor
George Folsey Jr.
Malcolm Campbell
Producer
George Folsey Jr.
Robert D. Wachs
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 2, 2026