1988 Release

Coming to America

Domestic Box Office $128,152,301
Worldwide Box Office –

Lead Roles

Eddie Murphy

Supporting Roles

Minor Roles (1)

Show Minor Roles
Samuel L. Jackson

BO Notes

  • Domestic BO refers to the film's original uninterrupted U.S. and Canada theatrical release. Re-releases are excluded.
  • Worldwide BO refers to the film's lifetime worldwide theatrical gross.
Film Overview AI-generated overview based on theatrical performance and available movie data. Click to expand.

Coming to America is best read here as a 1988 release with enough domestic traction to stand out within its year. Finishing #3 on the domestic chart puts the film near the very top of its theatrical year. Because no worldwide total is currently imported, the domestic theatrical record carries the main analytical weight.

The linked cast data centers on Eddie Murphy, giving the film a clear lead-actor connection. This keeps the page focused on commercial performance and actor connections rather than plot summary.