Movies like Coming to America (1988)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Coming to America, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Trading Places

    #142 most popular movie yesterday

    Trading Places is a comedy classic starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, where an upper-class broker and a homeless street hustler's lives cross paths due to a bet by two callous millionaires. Fans of Coming to America will appreciate Murphy's comedic brilliance and the similar theme of role reversal.

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    2. Norbit

    #902 most popular movie yesterday

    Norbit has Eddie Murphy playing multiple characters in a tale about a mild-mannered man who is engaged to a monstrous woman. The film's format of Murphy playing various roles offers the same kind of entertainment as Coming to America and highlights his versatility as an actor and comedian.

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    3. Beverly Hills Cop

    #1,275 most popular movie yesterday

    Beverly Hills Cop showcases Eddie Murphy as a Detroit cop who ends up in Beverly Hills to solve his friend's murder. The film's mix of action and comedy, as well as Murphy's star power, makes this a must-see for those who enjoyed his charismatic performance in Coming to America.

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    4. The Nutty Professor

    #2,461 most popular movie yesterday

    The Nutty Professor features Eddie Murphy in a tour-de-force performance where he plays multiple roles. The film's slapstick humor and heart will resonate with fans of Coming to America, as it showcases Murphy's range as a comedian and actor.

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    5. Boomerang

    #3,412 most popular movie yesterday

    Boomerang stars Eddie Murphy as a successful advertising executive and womanizer who eventually learns about love and respect. The romantic comedy angle mixed with Murphy's comedic style is a treat for fans who enjoyed the blend of laughs and love in Coming to America.

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    6. Soul Plane

    #4,023 most popular movie yesterday

    Soul Plane is a comedy that features an all-black cast and follows the misadventures on a funky airline. The over-the-top humor and focus on African-American culture present an experience similar to the cultural comedy found in Coming to America.