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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.3 / 100
1988·Comedy / Romance·1h 57m

COMING TO AMERICA

“This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.”

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.

Above the Line
John Landis·DirectorDavid Sheffield·ScreenplayBarry W. Blaustein·ScreenplaySol Negrin·Director of PhotographyNile Rodgers·Original Music ComposerMalcolm Campbell·Editor
Cast
Eddie Murphy·Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / SaulArsenio Hall·Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend BrownShari Headley·Lisa McDowellJohn Amos·Cleo McDowellJames Earl Jones·King Jaffe JofferMadge Sinclair·Queen AoleonEriq La Salle·Darryl JenksAllison Dean·Patrice McDowellFrankie Faison·LandlordLouie Anderson·Maurice
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
John Landis·Director
Writing· 2
David Sheffield·ScreenplayBarry W. Blaustein·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Sol Negrin·Director of PhotographyWoody Omens·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Malcolm Campbell·EditorGeorge Folsey Jr.·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Nile Rodgers·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
George Folsey Jr.·ProducerRobert D. Wachs·Producer
By the Numbers
86.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
73%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$289M
ROI 863%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Coming to America's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A1A52
#FFFFFF
#7B0C17
Mood
Humorous, Regal
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "Coming to America" features Eddie Murphy standing on a red carpet in front of a city skyline. He is wearing a crown, a formal black suit w”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
CrownSuitLeopard Print ShawlRed CarpetCity Skyline
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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