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Coming to America

(1988, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones, Arsenio Hall)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Silly, curse-happy '80s Eddie Murphy vehicle.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.

  • Violence:

    Cartoonish scuffling in several scenes.

  • Sex:

    Bare breasts are lingered upon just minutes into the movie; contact between the movie's royals and their servants is discussed explicitly.

  • Language:

    More f-words and other epithets than you can shake a stick at.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters are shown drinking cocktails and beer at a bar and at home.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Coming to America

Parents need to know that there's plenty of foul language and some negative female stereotypes to watch out for here.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the role of women in society -- what's your view? Do you think it's something to joke about like they do here? They could also discuss the pros and cons of arranged marriages, and the way other countries view Americans.
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