Coming 2 America
Seen it?2021 | 108 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 280K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Brewer
- Eddie MurphyPrince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
- Leslie JonesMary Junson
- Arsenio HallSemmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
- Teyana TaylorBopoto
- Wesley SnipesGeneral Izzi
- Shari HeadleyLisa
- Morgan FreemanMorgan Freeman
- John AmosCleo McDowell
- Tracy MorganUncle Reem
- KiKi LayneMeeka