In this classic romantic comedy from the 1980s, Eddie Murphy (Beverage Cop) plays Prince Akeem, heir to an African nation who, about to get married out of obligation, decides to escape his destiny. Determined to find someone who truly loves him, he travels with his faithful friend Semmi to New York and takes up a simple life, working in a fast food chain. There, he meets Lisa, the daughter of the restaurant owner, and soon falls in love with the girl while trying to hide his identity.