Lisa Discovers Akeem Is A Prince

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[@ibnkhaldoun4319]

the way he IMMEDIATELY closes the door when he sees daryl just makes me laugh so hard 😂

[@humbertoflores2545]

...Jehova's witnesses..

[@generalrjg7817]

He was the funniest actor in the film I thought

[@ball1106c]

Same. 😆😆😆

[@bridgetmundanya9568]

I like the part where he said Jehovah's witness😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@helenheeney2284]

Just brilliant

[@NathanJayHeilbronRuff]

RIP 🙏 James, greatest voice actor. Leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten He was the King of Zemunda and the Lion king

[@McD5791]

And we just lost John Amos last week, too... :(

[@specialofficerdoofy2125]

one of these movies you can watch every year many many times...and it still be funny

[@josephclegg3562]

Yes lawd.

[@Rashy225]

mhm I'm watching it on dvd right now for like the 60th time

[@valarmorghulis3773]

And not one curse word

[@royfokerpoker1802]

​@@valarmorghulis3773 What? That's not true

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

John Amos plays a great dad character, he's excited about the money but he won't tolerate disrespect against his family for even a King's ransom, he almost kicks the King's ass later lol. Good Times went to shit without him

[@bensisko4651]

You ain't lying, he almost kicked Lion Kings butt when he thought he disrespected his daughter lol😂😅🤣🤣

[@alrom125]

.....pardon me?.....

[@bensisko4651]

@@alrom125 sorry, just saw"Coming to America", the scene were he thinks James Earl Jones character dis's he's daughter lol.

[@weareintheendtimes.704]

Spot on 😂🤣😂

[@robocock475]

No way, I still give the nod to Darth Vader kicking James Evans' ass though

[@phantomfacefinal7735]

“Look, the girl doesn’t like you anymore! Can’t you get that through your greasy head?!?!” Lmao

[@crockett888]

But you told me to come over and.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deesee3622]

yeah now his head is greasy! lol

[@jessewise9004]

I’m still stuck on the welfare case lol

[@StephenPhillips]

@@crockett888 Now where were we?

[@kitty-vk8ic]

🤣🤣

[@ZenonPlazmos]

"He's got his own money! And baby, when I tell you he's got his own money, I mean the boy's got his own money!"

[@sirrichardlangfordii7247]

Correction: He stole from England by using their money title. Prince Akeem is not only a prince, he's a thief too. For some things, he's a genius, but other things, he's a moron! LOL

[@dringby]

Sir Richard Langford II And England stole the libra sign £ from the Romans, yadduh yadduh.

[@sirrichardlangfordii7247]

Are you serious?! Did England really steal that?!

[@dringby]

Well, maybe not downright steal, but they sure took use of it. Have you never wondered why the currency symbol looks like an L (£) or why pound (mass) is abbreviated lb.? That's because they both hint back to Latin 'libra'. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_(currency)

[@sirrichardlangfordii7247]

thee one Oh come on, I was just joking. I never was trying to be racist.

[@Adino1]

Every scene in this movie was so well done. One of the best comedies ever.

[@MJay_Ultra]

films*

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

Yes agreed. I am a bit puzzled how Eddie Murphy stuffed up the sequel so badly

[@alexludavertigo6926]

I was Joan of ark in a past life🔥

[@Adino1]

@@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 Different writers, director, and a lot of time had passed and comedians don't keep that sharp edge forever.

[@cesaravegah3787]

Yeah, they even had Samuel "Modafuka" Jackson, that movie was top of the line.

[@lprocksenator]

Lisa's father acts like Mr. Krabs.

[@billzjr222]

Bruh if u think about he is mister crabs lol. He got the restaurant, the body, and mind 😆 🤣 😂.

[@jruss9851]

I could never put my finger on it, but this is spot on, lol

[@weareintheendtimes.704]

Damn u nailed it. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@MAP2023]

it is confirmed Mr Krabs is a parody of Mr McDowell

[@Teoman9]

lisa's father is mr krabs in human 😂

[@EricSuede]

Bit of useless trivia. John Amos really did trip running up the stairs , that wasn't in the script. He tripped and they thought it was hilarious and they left it in.

[@ZenonPlazmos]

Yet another reminder of the basic rule for all actors: NEVER drop out of role. It ain't over till the director says it is.

[@vcarcuro]

Wow. Actually that part came up pretty funny.

[@sbrooks729]

Not useless at all.

[@BBT609]

EricSuede classic haha

[@gt9188]

Thats useful! It adds to him getting pissed!

[@UptownNYC]

"Your little goat-herder makes Daryl look like a welfare case!" 😂🤣

[@manassehdawkins4826]

🤣 dat bit made me buss up

[@vladimir-savage72]

I was watching this movie with my dad who's a big-time Eddy Murphy fan and I just spat my drink when he said that,my father who was eating a slice of pizza. Started to choke from laughter,it was definitely a bonding moment for us thanks to comedy 😂

[@SeatonRyan]

My late mother was fond of this goat-herder vs welfare case joke . Nostalgic comedy to the max . I still remember her laughter at this joke . Screw Cancer .

[@UptownNYC]

@@SeatonRyan 🙏🙏

[@noobrou5857]

@@UptownNYC ypu know that means high five

[@Spongebrain97]

Ah Lisa you did it this time, you hit the jackpot!!!

[@Highbudget]

Makes Darryl look like a welfare case

[@vladimir-savage72]

Her dad's not wrong though 😅

[@kencook662]

The fact that she’s upset smh

[@billyprice3690]

@@kencook662 Because he lied to her

[@kencook662]

@@billyprice3690 even tho but still he has his own money 🤣🤣

[@jakep1979]

That is the happiest father in the world lol

[@nakangujuliet2068]

Ikr hahahahaha

[@jermainemartinez551]

He a greedy fuck lmfao

[@Avenue77]

Lol his ass is a trip

[@adamtajyar]

Happy that his son in law is an ATM machine for him.

[@jakep1979]

@@nakangujuliet2068 At the end of the movie he leans into the king throne chair with a great big smile on his face lol

[@mr.russell5395]

The music when he kept goin to answer the door, the fall and his smile after he fell LMFAO!

[@pottytheparrot310]

Will M-Venom The fall was improvised too

[@SunBunz]

Potty The Parrot no way!!! lol

[@msoddballz5763]

@@SunBunz Actually it wasn't improvised. He actually did trip and the directors thought it was funny so they kept in the movie.

[@DaytimeNitemare]

John Landis..... 🍇

[@bramjoosten4770]

And that dog lol

[@tw3ak1t9]

I wonder if Donnie the dog gets an Oscar for attacking Darrell.

[@tami8458]

Dottie, actually

[@angelajohnson6659]

They get golden dog biscuits for their acting!

[@studybooks3395]

I hate these tiny dogs.

[@playfulpanthress]

@@studybooks3395 I don’t like tiny dogs either, but that girl could act!!

[@tonybu32]

Lmaoooo at Donnie. It’s Dottie

[@BHDread]

Aint we lucky we had him. Good Times Thank you Pop John Amos EO/MTC NJ Rest Well

[@Riko1980]

Funny how its the father who's the gold digger and not the daughter :) .

[@pottytheparrot310]

the prince shit all over that soul glo grease head

[@michaelford1124]

yep. could never be the other way round lol

[@mdmdboo158]

Rik

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Yet he was successful on his own.

[@siphondhlovu1153]

Just looking after his child.

[@akeemMali]

The way he slammed the door at Daryl’s face. That was gold. looooool

[@lilangelina75]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@darylcastillo1439]

I thought John Amos almost stole the whole damn movie with this scene... almost...

[@pottytheparrot310]

I thought the barbers stole it

[@jayboy8080]

Son if you want to keep working here stay off the drugs" love how he delivered that line

[@pottytheparrot310]

justinjha and he stumbles and the director doesn’t say cut.

[@DOSRetroGamer]

It's fine, though a bit too slapsticky for my taste

[@jayboy8080]

Jalen Brito they decided to leave it in

[@jaredc304]

The girl doesn't like you anymore! LOL.

[@pottytheparrot310]

can't you get that through your greasy head

[@StephWinter1289]

@@pottytheparrot310 "But you told me to come over!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@pottytheparrot310]

theusagirl Now where were we?

[@kevino1489]

Story of My Life

[@GEMINIVice1]

I warned you didn’t I?! 😡 DONNIE....GET ‘EM!!!

[@princesslulu5795]

The dad slamming the door in Darryls face like 3 times always gets me

[@emilyraley4268]

PrincessLuLu

[@emilyraley4268]

The girl don't like you can't you get that through your greasy head !!! 😂😂😂😂

[@pottytheparrot310]

Emily Raley But you told me to come over.

[@lilangelina75]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DeemanThomas-bn9qi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@psychogeezo3857]

The 1st door slam - Warning 2nd slam - Get lost 3rd door slam - Go Dotty 😂

[@StephenPhillips]

What if there was a 4th, 5th and a 6th door slam?

[@sbrooks729]

🐩

[@insertnamehere5809]

We lost a great actor today, RIP JOHN AMOS 😢

[@karnelfootsouting1517]

"I warned you didn't I! "Dottie get em!" - R.I.P John Amos

[@francisadjeii]

Who’s keeping watching is 2020 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@crxwn_julz]

When he trips over the steps it gets me every time 🤣🤣💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@thespacesbetweenstudio3346]

i hers it was unplanned and they left it in

[@Caracajou]

This movie is such a classic! One of the best of the 80's.

[@masterjedi6424]

" Can't you get that thru your greasy head " had the entire theater cracking up.

[@rumble2468]

Too much Soul Glo 💦➿😝!

[@SuperMufaza]

One of the best scenes.. "your little goat herder makes darryl like a welfare case's 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SeatonRyan]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣 I remember my mother finding that line so funny . RIP . Screw Pancreatic Cancer

[@superwoman7579]

The Man got his own MONEY!!!

[@monicanewton7488]

😂

[@Kelveron]

John Amos, a brilliant actor. He is good in every role he takes on.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Exactly

[@michaelmitchell9630]

When he trip up the steps I was in tears I know that wasn't in the script but they just left it in there good move no matter how many times I watch funny every time lol

[@boardingurban]

and when i say he's got his own money, HE'S GOT HIS OWN MONEY!!

[@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396]

😁👍

[@amarusheekuku1162]

When I first saw this movie I didn't even speak or understand english, and I was on floor rolling and holding my stomach and all. I couldn't even get up off the floor. Sh!t was too hilarious. "When you think of garbage, THINK OF ME."

[@arnebenne]

Darryl got what he deserved. He treated Akeem like he was piece of trash thinking he was bigger than him. But really Akeem was the biggest richest man in the world.

[@akeemMali]

arnebenne 👍👍👍

[@IncrediibleHauck]

arnebenne not in the world really

[@sbrooks729]

MrWolfy71 gaming he still had enough to buy daryl and soul glo and give them away, then still have a lot left over

[@nate978x]

Yep the little goat herder makes Darryl look like a welfare case.. hilarious !!😂

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

Richest?

[@israymervalentin-arias6313]

"I put some delicious horderves in the over." Comes out with small blocks of cheese on toothpicks lmao.

[@willoyd]

Toothpicks au gratin.

[@lyndelljones5483]

LOL!!!!

[@emilyraley4268]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@tami8458]

Looks like cocktail sausages to me, and anyway, cheese melts!

[@LasVegasBabe15]

They were pigs in a blanket

[@averymerrick]

I like the raindrops expressing Lisa’s sadness and heartbreak. It works.

[@GoogleUser-lo7jo]

Yes, thats what i thought too..

[@NameCallingIsWeak]

Thoughtful touch

[@itsjemmabond]

Yeah, symbolism, and it was actually in the original script.

[@lamueldagon7618]

Beautiful touch. ❤Miss films of this era.

[@toria7616]

Aww man, so many memories and eMOTIons tied to this flick!!

[@yolandacox1096]

Lol Like what?

[@vladtepes9614]

"Your little goatherder make Daryl look like a welfare case." LOLOOLOLOL!!!

[@keithbridges2144]

The one and only scene where I saw Darryl's perspective. Pops did in fact call him over there. I would be hella confused too.

[@montezsmith204]

WHAT A LOVING SINGLE FATHER!!! Dad just wanted the BEST for his daughter, I admire that!!!

[@hectorlopez1069]

No, he wanted a rich man to married his daughter.

[@raulelchurro]

​@@hectorlopez1069Is there something better for his daughter?

[@mg19cal]

​@@raulelchurroyeah, a man who will treat her right. Wealth doesn't mean care

[@raulelchurro]

@@mg19cal he just wants to ensure his daughter's economy. Unfortunately, we always need money.

[@mg19cal]

@@raulelchurro so in that very definition, he's pimping his daughter? There are plenty of rich men who will marry your daughter and set your family up financially and beat her like a dog, and some guys without a dollar to their name who will do anything to make sure your daughter is treated like Queen of the World. The question is, which of those 2 would you send your daughter off with?

[@shyratolbert5878]

This whole scene in itself is so award winning beautifully done, you can actually feel all & every emotion in it. 4 me I can feel what Lisa's feeling, this is not just about the fact that Akeem's a prince, it about the fact that she's been lied too. And no one likes being lied to especially good and sweet people like her.

[@robertcroxtonjr.7623]

the way dottie attacked darryl was just insanely hilarious😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vanmoody]

@@robertcroxtonjr.7623 And he is hitting her with the flowers. lol

[@neophytenomad8111]

Well, at least she was *lied to* about her broke boy being a baller. If you're gonna be deceived, you should at least be upgraded for your troubles on the other side.

[@vanmoody]

@@neophytenomad8111 Great point. It was kind of like the supposed African Prince who scammed me out of $3k. He lied and it was not a lie for the better.

[@REXXSEVEN]

just let your soul glow , feeling oh so silky smooth

[@rickeygeetv6197]

" Your little goat hurder makes look like a welfare case!" Definitely a classic line in this film.

[@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@mikem591]

Murphy’s shows where so ‘feel good’ and magical during the 80’s.

[@BRIANOCONNOR2003]

When I saw him on coming to america 2020 He actually gained weight

[@markkrisztianmagyar4258]

This is one of my favourite scenes ever. I am sure this movie is a timeless all-time great comedy. Me and my family always re-watch it and it's very funny even for the 100th time.

[@dj_tony_sparkz]

0:49 Never gets old 😂😂😂

[@valeriobaggioli9302]

Dotty was so cute and evil at the same time

[@nikkirose5569]

I’m sorry but JOHN AMOS made this whole MOVIE!!!!

[@bensisko4651]

He was great (I almost died laughing when he said "the boy's got his own money!?!") but everybody was spot on in this movie lol! I even liked the trading places reference lol!

[@yikes5522]

RIP John Amos 💔🙏🏾🕊️❤️

[@leonardocucchiara4782]

John Amos has always been my favourite part of the movie. And this is the best scene! I remember how I cried laughing when I watched it as a kid!

[@ngalahansel6066]

I like how the thunder rumbles immediately the dad puts a Zamundan bill in Lisa's hands and tells her that the boy's got his own money as if somehow the gods are nodding in agreement with what he just said.

[@77moessa]

Lol! Haha The fcking dog just cracks me up. I remember I would only watch this movie during snowy seasons... Truly one of Eddie Murphy's best movies ever ...!

[@supastar25]

"Well he CAN'T LEAVE!"

[@Avenue77]

Lol

[@andyrevo1927]

Let's be real, if this was real life, she would've been smiling & jumping around knowing he was a prince

[@annabanana16465]

not necessarily,I know i'd be terrified.Much prefer a regular guy. The kind of responsibility that comes with marrying into royalty isn't for everyone

[@bellaf7774]

Yeah no

[@DrAdriano10]

@@annabanana16465 true that

[@jessiesargent7212]

Idk, people lose their mind when it comes to "royalty". The entire concept is made up regardless but look at the way they treat the royals they actually like in Britain. Don't even get me started on the one's they don't

[@champ5662]

@@annabanana16465 if you’re lazy and can’t keep up then yeah it makes sense. Most women settle for dudes who are average like them so they don’t have to do anything haha

[@qaeeskhan58]

“Oh Lisa you did it this time, YOU HIT THE JACKPOT” 😂😂😂

[@jjmcg9184]

Ur lil goat herder makes darryl look like a welfare case lol.

[@shay_lah]

that delivery ' son ' w/ a smile is hilarious 😂😂😂

[@mrnobodytatchomorch1061]

You hit the jackpot Lisa 😂 he it's a Prince A Prince!!!!!!😂😂👌

[@jaypritchett6846]

0:59 “I warned you didn’t I?! *DONNIE! GET ‘EM!”* 🤣

[@eugeniosantillangutierrez6519]

Jajaja...!!!

[@itsjemmabond]

Dotty, actually.

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

@@itsjemmabond Dottie

[@ngalahansel6066]

Dottie

[@tremarcez]

Bruh when he tripped and fell on the stairs 😂😂😂

[@CrispyPrince]

Imagine he slipped on the stairs and then got up to run but slipped on that floor bc he waxed it

[@Ulfnarr]

you're tearing me apart, lisa!

[@supastar25]

+Ulfnarr I did'nt HIIIT you!

[@thomassodomizer764]

Oh Hi Prince!

[@ProductionsBAB]

I'm in tears from this!!!

[@rickyhawaii]

Hope some1 deep fakes that..

[@TheSkinnay1]

*’throws down water bottle’

[@amandaoutlaw1349]

"Look, The girl doesn't like you anymore! Can't you get that through your greasy head?!" Lol 🤣

[@charlenerichmond4950]

John Amos made my cry in the movie 🤣🤣🤣 the greed was unreal

[@darrenjohnson2912]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@christopherebbs7714]

Loved this movie one of my all time favorites

[@Etombayambo]

OMG NO! John Amos has passed away 😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheRich6966]

John Amos opens the door and dude is grinning and brimming with self confidence, only to have the door slammed in his face.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Funniest sh!t ever😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ess8765]

I like the relationship between the dad and his daughter

[@Crazymike1975]

🙌🙌🙌 to John Amos always playing Good Father Figures👍👍👍

[@kendallrivers1119]

They barely used him in the damn sequel smh. Cleo was a great character and nobody could've played him better than John Amos.

[@jupiterinaries6150]

John Amos is a great actor!!

[@luthermcgee432]

It's great to see John Amos,and James Earl Jones, again . And those black women, wow!

[@COO415]

When it comes to money, I'm as shameless as Lisa's dad 😂🥰

[@andresland182]

James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair and John Amos: may their souls rest in peace

[@guardianangel7047]

The movie was really good, but this has to be one of my favorite parts of the movie. Cant stop laughing 😂

[@lionelvillahermosa9118]

Excellent Beautiful Sublime Inmortal, the 80 Amazing Rules Forever 🎼🥁🎙️🎶🎵

[@williamrojas2410]

He said get him the lil dog had me dying 😂

[@jeffrejr1]

RIP Big John❤

[@mohameddiabate9631]

JOHN AMOS KILLED THIS SCENE 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AllenHanPR]

90% of fathers would react this way. But in the end they all act the same way. But I respect the father when the king came by and respected his daughter enough to refuse millions. It's all about taking care of family.

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

Do.

[@motmaachakway5123]

Love this scene so much!!!

[@REXXSEVEN]

it's so funny when he trips and falls on the stairs

[@randomrealistictone2231]

That was unscripted tho.

[@tami8458]

+Random Realistic Tone How did you know?

[@pamjam098]

TamiOkoroDedeh It was written in the trivia.

[@josephclegg3562]

LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youwhat2713]

And still acts chilled after falling

[@wavealip8059]

Lmao, hilarious how the poodle watches him get in a frizzy running back and forth from the door.

[@mireilleds6296]

Enfin...un peu de riressss et légèreté...merci...encore encore...amities

[@AkamapD]

1:21 Lisa's reaction when her dad said "son" hahaha she did it the "People eyebrow" like The Rock

[@isaiahdatrackkilla972]

Rest In Peace John Amos

[@Logarithmic10]

2:25 I just realized that when Lisa discoverers the truth. There’s a sound of thunder, as if she had just been hit by one. That’s a nice detail

[@ngalahansel6066]

Exactly. Thought i was the only one reading into that.

[@soulstalgiarecords77740]

John Amos is a genius... When he set the poodle on Darryl - that just got me in stitches.

[@mikem591]

Amos was the ultimate “Dad”...

[@zinzosiphoqobo1940]

Best line ever.King: "You are not Akeem!"Landlord: "I know that"

[@MarkEdwards101]

RIP John Amos😔

[@ChilesRussellTaylor]

R.I.P. John Amos!

[@weaseltown]

Can't you get that through your greezy head?! This movie is one of those that always makes you laugh no matter how many times you've seen it.

[@takeshikujo2909]

“I warned you, didn’t I? Dottie, get him!”

[@livebloodanalysisdtx7693]

I love John Amos! 😂😂😂

[@itsjemmabond]

Fun fact: In the original script, Cleo climbed up a ladder to dismantle the doorbell after Darryl rang several times. It was probably filmed and then deleted because the latter ends up knocking on the door instead.

[@archangel_gold2451]

Amazing how they used the thunder in the background, with pops yelling like a nut 😅😅🤣. (All that to focus on Lisa's disappointment)

[@ie9432]

"What is going on?And why you be so nice-nice..?"Break beat track sample from this moment..)

[@memelesardi9497]

Lend me that puppy to scare away Jehovah's witnesses too... 🤣🤣🤣

[@war_god9994]

Lmfao same

[@mikerotch6068]

This movie was great, I gotta rewatch it soon

[@princesslulu5795]

Jehovahs witnesses going door to door in the middle of the night in queens? Sounds legit

[@sharonanderson5619]

PrincessLuLu 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bro u funny

[@thomaspaull2594]

Possibly. Michael Jackson's mother was a JW and her kids observed it. For a long time Michael Jackson was a devout Jehovah's Witness. Even after the debut of Thriller, he made time for witnessing door-to-door (albeit in disguise).

[@cusandranelson6517]

I’m one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and believe me, we do not knock on people’s doors at night.

[@thegigadykid1]

Lol ong

[@youcansave15ormoreoncarins75]

@@cusandranelson6517 We usually do it during the mornings or afternoon

[@cjp592]

Wow! They all had such amazing complexion. The women are exceptionally beautiful. The men are handsome even Arsenio only because he has such an expressive smile.

[@hebronmwakalinga9968]

The best scene in this movie!!!!

[@AlphonseWeebay]

The 80’s was great