Coming To America Trivia Questions

Answer: Babar

At the time when this happens, King Jaffe Joffer is swatting away mosquitos with a elephant's tail...ironic.

Answer: Dotti

Dotti is the name of the McDowell's dog in the movie Coming to America. Interestingly, the dog was played by a male dog named Buster in real life. The movie, released in 1988, stars Eddie Murphy as an African prince who travels to Queens, New York to find a wife. The movie was a box office success, grossing over $288 million worldwide. It also received positive reviews for its humor and performances, and has become a cult classic over the years.

Answer: Trading Places

In Trading Places, Eddie Murphy starred alongside the two men that Akeem gives money to in Coming to America. The 1983 comedy film follows the story of a snobbish investor and a street con artist whose lives are switched as part of a bet made by two wealthy brothers. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $90 million at the box office and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. The chemistry between Eddie Murphy and his co-stars in both Trading Places and Coming to America is undeniable, making for some truly memorable comedic moments on screen.

Answer: Trading Places

In the movie Trading Places, the two homeless men that Hakeem (played by Eddie Murphy) gives money to are actually characters from another popular Eddie Murphy movie, Coming to America. The characters, Randolph and Mortimer Duke, are played by the same actors who portray the homeless men in Trading Places. Interestingly, both movies were directed by John Landis and feature Dan Aykroyd as one of the main characters. Trading Places is a comedy about a wealthy investor and a street hustler who switch lives as part of a bet, while Coming to America follows the story of an African prince who travels to New York City in search of true love.

Answer: Semi

In Coming To America, Patrice believes that Semi, the character played by Arsenio Hall, is the actual prince of Zamunda. This belief is based on a misunderstanding, as Semi and Akeem (played by Eddie Murphy) are actually just employees at a fast food restaurant in Queens, New York. Interestingly, Arsenio Hall also played the character of Reverend Brown in the movie, who famously exclaimed "She's your queen to be!" during the pageant scene. Coming To America remains a beloved classic comedy, known for its hilarious characters and memorable quotes.

Answer: King Akeem

Lavelle's uncle Reem Junson found the Church of Holy Jubilation for the wedding because it was the cheapest that he could find in Queens on a Tuesday afternoon. It was a rundown place and right as Reverend Brown (one of Arsenio Hall's four roles) was about to say the vows King Akeem interrupts. Eventually Lavelle and Akeem agree that love is the most important part of a marriage and the wedding should continue. However, Mirembe calls off the wedding in Queens so that they can get married at the royal palace in Zamunda.

Answer: Gold

Interestingly, in many cultures, gold is considered to be a symbol of wealth and prosperity, which makes it a popular choice for wedding attire. In Coming to America, Akeem's chosen bride was wearing a stunning gold wedding gown when they first met. The color gold is often associated with royalty and luxury, which is fitting for the wealthy and privileged lifestyle that Akeem and his family enjoy in the movie. The use of gold in wedding attire can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was believed to bring good luck and fortune to the newlyweds.

Answer: Reverend Brown

Reverend Brown is a character in the movie Coming to America. He is the preacher who officiates the wedding ceremony between Prince Akeem and Lisa McDowell. Reverend Brown is known for his enthusiastic and lively preaching style, often incorporating singing and dancing into his sermons. Actor Samuel L. Jackson also makes a brief appearance in the movie as a robber who attempts to rob the church during Reverend Brown's sermon.

Answer: Eliminating the stipulation that the ruler of Zamunda must be male

Meeka had been training since she was a young girl to be the ruler of Zamunda. While she knew that the laws stipulated that the ruler must be male she was confident that when her idealistic father Akeem was king he would change it to allow a queen to rule as well. However, once Akeem learned that he had a son and he passed the 'Princely Tests' he changed his mind and went with the hundreds of years of tradition and he named Lavelle as his successor. Even so, Lavelle did not desire to be king and he agreed to his appointment as ambassador to America after Akeem decreed that his daughter Meeka would be his successor and the first ruling queen of Zamunda.

Answer: Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba is getting his hair cut, but the barber doesn't seem to be cutting anything.

Answer: Good Times

The owner of McDowell's in Coming to America is played by actor John Amos, who is best known for his role as James Evans Sr. in the classic TV show Good Times. Interestingly, Amos was actually fired from Good Times after three seasons due to creative differences with the show's producers. Despite this setback, he went on to have a successful career in both television and film, including his memorable role as Cleo McDowell in Coming to America.

Answer: Earrings

In Coming To America, Akeem gives the old lady on the subway a pair of expensive earrings. These earrings were actually made of real diamonds and were worth $500,000. The earrings were designed by the famous jewelry designer, Harry Winston. The scene where Akeem gives the earrings to the old lady was actually filmed on a real subway train in New York City. The actress who played the old lady was unaware that the earrings were real and was shocked when she found out their value.