Coming to America (1988) — Screenplay
An African prince, disguised as a pauper, searches Queens, New York for a wife who values him for himself, not his royal wealth.
- Written by
- Eddie Murphy, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein
- Genre
- Comedy, Romance
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions
- Length
- 111 pages
Study this film to see how a fairy-tale structure is grounded by sharp, character-driven dialogue and a fish-out-of-water premise that never loses its comedic edge. The script's clever use of doubling and disguise builds a rich world while maintaining a clear, satisfying arc for its prince-turned-everyman protagonist.
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