1988 · movie · R · 1h 57m
Coming to America
This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.
Is Coming to America on Netflix?
No. Coming to America (1988) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Peacock.
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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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How we got to 68.7
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.9/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 42 | none |
Coming to America: common questions
Is Coming to America on Netflix?
No. Coming to America (1988) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Peacock.
Where can I watch Coming to America?
Coming to America (1988) is included with a Peacock subscription in the US.
Is Coming to America worth watching?
It scores 68.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Coming to America?
Coming to America runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What is Coming to America rated?
Coming to America is rated R in the US.
Who is in Coming to America?
Coming to America stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.