# Coming to America (1988)

> A proud Zamundan prince disguises himself as a humble Queens worker to find a partner who loves the man beneath the crown.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4777

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: John Landis
- Cast: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos, James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair, Eriq La Salle, Allison Dean
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094898/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, irreverent, date night, lazy weekend

## Synopsis

A royal quest for true love unfolds amidst the vibrant chaos of New York City.

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