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Coming 2 America (2021)
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.
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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.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Comedy
Written By:Kenya Barris, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein
In Theaters:3/4/2021
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Runtime:108 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures, New Republic Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions, Misher Films
Cast
Craig Brewer
Director
Eddie Murphy
Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
Arsenio Hall
Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
Jermaine Fowler
Lavelle Junson
Leslie Jones
Mary Junson
Tracy Morgan
Uncle Reem
KiKi Layne
Meeka
Shari Headley
Lisa
Wesley Snipes
General Izzi
James Earl Jones
King Jaffe Joffer
John Amos
Cleo McDowell
Teyana Taylor
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