Coming to America (1988)
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Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy directed by John Landis. Eddie Murphy stars as Akeem Joffer, the sheltered, idealistic crown prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, who travels to Queens, New York in search of a wife who will love him for himself rather than his wealth and title, accompanied by his loyal servant Semmi, played by Arsenio Hall. Disguising themselves as impoverished students, Akeem and Semmi take jobs at a fast-food restaurant called McDowell's and Akeem falls for Lisa McDowell, played by Shari Headley, the owner's daughter.
The barbershop scenes, in which Murphy and Hall's various characters argued, told jokes, and bickered, became the film's most beloved element. Coming to America earned $288 million worldwide on a $39 million budget.





