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Coming to America

6.919881h 57mRMovieComedyRomance

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.

DirectorJohn Landis
WritersDavid Sheffield·Barry W. Blaustein
ProducersGeorge Folsey Jr.·Robert D. Wachs

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Cast · Directed by John Landis

EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
AHArsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall
Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
SHShari Headley
Shari Headley
Lisa McDowell
JAJohn Amos
John Amos
Cleo McDowell
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
King Jaffe Joffer
MSMadge Sinclair
Madge Sinclair
Queen Aoleon
ESEriq La Salle
Eriq La Salle
Darryl Jenks
ADAllison Dean
Allison Dean
Patrice McDowell
FFFrankie Faison
Frankie Faison
Landlord
LALouie Anderson
Louie Anderson
Maurice
PBPaul Bates
Paul Bates
Oha
SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Hold-Up Man

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Coming to America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Coming to America?

Coming to America is streaming on Peacock Premium, Philo and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Coming to America on Netflix?

No, Coming to America is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Peacock Premium and Philo.

Is Coming to America on Amazon Prime Video?

Coming to America isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Coming to America for free?

Coming to America is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to Coming to America?

Yes — Coming to America is followed by Coming 2 America (2021) in the Coming to America Collection.

Is there a prequel to Coming to America?

Coming to America is the first film in the Coming to America Collection.

Is Coming to America part of a trilogy?

No — Coming to America is part of the Coming to America Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Coming to America Collection?

There are 2 films in the Coming to America Collection: Coming to America (1988) and Coming 2 America (2021).