Coming 2 America (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, Coming 2 America is a comedy and family film directed by Craig Brewer, running about 110 minutes. “A sequel is in the heir.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Who’s in it. Coming 2 America stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson, Arsenio Hall as Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba, James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer and Jermaine Fowler as Lavelle Junson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Coming 2 America has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming 2 America page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming 2 America tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming 2 America (2021)?
- In US, Coming 2 America is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coming 2 America worth watching?
- Coming 2 America holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coming 2 America?
- Coming 2 America stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Jermaine Fowler and Shari Headley.
- When was Coming 2 America released?
- Coming 2 America was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.