Prince Akeem returns to America, discovering a long-lost son in a broad, wholesome, and feel-good comedy.
Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video.
Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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