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.
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Prince Akeem of Zamunda, weary of arranged marriages, embarks on a quest to find true love in America. Accompanied by his loyal friend Semmi, he travels to Queens, New York, disguising himself as a poor student. Stripped of his royal comforts and surrounded by unfamiliar customs, Akeem takes on a job at a local fast-food restaurant, where he encounters Lisa McDowell, an independent and intelligent woman who captures his heart. As Akeem navigates the challenges of his new life, he must reconcile his royal identity with his desire for genuine connection, all while trying to win Lisa's affection without revealing his true status.
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Movie Score
69%
Released
June 29, 1988
Director
John Landis
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Cast
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos, James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair
Genre
Comedy, Romance