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The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.
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A sequel is in the heir.
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Trivia
After an early private screening of
Dolemite Is My Name (2019) for Netflix executives,
Eddie Murphy was so happy that he asked director
Craig Brewer on the way back to their cars if Craig would direct Coming 2 America next. Craig accepted the invitation after
Arsenio Hall overheard this conversation, voicing his support for the idea as well.
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Goofs
During the lion scene, Prince LaVelle is seen holding the scissors in his right hand and cuts one whisker on the right side. However, the whiskers are cut on the left side.
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Quotes
King Jaffe Joffer:
You must heed my words before I am gone, my son. Now, you will be king, but the throne must pass to a male heir. Akeem, it appears you have a son. He must be found.
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Crazy Credits
John Legend is seen performing "She's Your Queen" and finishing it saying "Good night Zamunda".
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Connections
References
Shrek the Third (2007)
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Soundtracks
We Are Family
Written by
Nile Rodgers &
Bernard Edwards
Produced by
Aris Archontis &
Greg Pajer
Performed by
Eddie Murphy (as Randy Watson) & Sexual Chocolate
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Could we have one movie where little girls don't beat up grown men?
Could we have one movie where the next monarch or president is not a woman?
Could we have one movie where the jokes are actually funny?
Could we have one successful movie that does not have a sequel?
Just.one.
THANK YOU.