Prince Akeem, heir to the throne of Zamunda, leaves the tropical paradise kingdom in search of his queen. What better place than Queens, New York, to find his bride? Joined by his loyal servant and friend, Semmi, Akeem attempts to blend in as an ordinary American and begin his search.
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Shari Headley
Directed & Produced by: Eddie Murphy, Robert D. Wachs, Jackie Burch, Ferne Cassel, John Landis
Release date: 6/29/1988
Running time: 116 minutes
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10 by 2227 users