Coming 2 America (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 1h 48m
Coming 2 America (2021) is rated PG-13 largely for repeated crude sexual humor, frequent strong sexual references, some drug/alcohol use in scenes and dialogue, and moderately strong profanity. Parents should expect multiple scenes that joke explicitly about genitals and sex (no full nudity), a fake-foreskin circumcision gag, references to Akeem being high when he sired a child, and repeated sexual slang and insults. There is very… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Coming 2 America appropriate for kids?
Coming 2 America (2021) is rated PG-13 largely for repeated crude sexual humor, frequent strong sexual references, some drug/alcohol use in scenes and dialogue, and moderately strong profanity. Parents should expect multiple scenes that joke explicitly about genitals and sex (no… Read more — free account
Content severity in Coming 2 America
What happens in Coming 2 America, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:06 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:10 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Coming 2 America
Moderate and frequent sexual humor and references are a prominent part of the comedy (IMDb Parents Guide documents multiple crude jokes). Examples: a fully clothed implied sex scene where a woman 'rides' a man, repeated references to penis/testicles, a fake-foreskin circumcision gag, a shot of a man’s head near a woman’s chest, and suggestive body-language/wardrobe. There is no full nudity, but revealing clothing and repeated slang about genitals appear throughout.
Violence and gore in Coming 2 America
Light, non-graphic physical confrontations appear sparsely. A short dining-hall scuffle involves people being struck with sticks but no blood is shown, and later a palace invasion results in choreographed hand-to-hand fighting by the royal women and Semmi with no graphic injury. Scenes are brief and played for action/comedy rather than horror.
Language in Coming 2 America
Moderate to strong profanity appears repeatedly (IMDb notes words like 'ass,' 'balls,' 'bitch,' 'bullshit,' 'dick,' 'shit' and sexual slang). Insults and crude jokes are common in dialogue across many scenes; expletives are used casually rather than as isolated shock moments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Coming 2 America
Mild: a few scenes show drinking at parties (the Queen gets drunk at one event) and the plot/flashbacks reference Akeem being high when he fathered a child (not depicted as an extended drug sequence). No explicit drug-dealing or overdose scenes are shown.
Mature themes in Coming 2 America
Moderate themes include the death and funeral of King Jaffe (grief), questions of identity and fatherhood (Akeem discovering a son, Lavelle’s adjustment), and a political/military threat from neighboring Nexdoria which drives parts of the plot. Betrayal and family tension (Lavelle overhearing a conversation and feeling used) are important emotional beats but are not graphically violent.
Scary moments in Coming 2 America
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Coming 2 America yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coming 2 America appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Coming 2 America is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. Coming 2 America (2021) is rated PG-13 largely for repeated crude sexual humor, frequent strong sexual references, some drug/alcohol use in scenes and dialogue, and moderately strong profanity. Parents should expect…
What age rating does Coming 2 America have?
Coming 2 America is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Coming 2 America about?
Coming 2 America (2021) is rated PG-13 largely for repeated crude sexual humor, frequent strong sexual references, some drug/alcohol use in scenes and dialogue, and moderately strong profanity. Parents should expect multiple scenes that joke explicitly about genitals and sex (no full nudity), a fake-foreskin…
Is there sex or nudity in Coming 2 America?
Moderate and frequent sexual humor and references are a prominent part of the comedy (IMDb Parents Guide documents multiple crude jokes). Examples: a fully clothed implied sex scene where a woman 'rides' a man, repeated references to penis/testicles, a…
How violent is Coming 2 America?
Light, non-graphic physical confrontations appear sparsely. A short dining-hall scuffle involves people being struck with sticks but no blood is shown, and later a palace invasion results in choreographed hand-to-hand fighting by the royal women and Semmi…
Is the language in Coming 2 America appropriate for kids?
Moderate to strong profanity appears repeatedly (IMDb notes words like 'ass,' 'balls,' 'bitch,' 'bullshit,' 'dick,' 'shit' and sexual slang). Insults and crude jokes are common in dialogue across many scenes; expletives are used casually rather than as…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Coming 2 America?
Mild: a few scenes show drinking at parties (the Queen gets drunk at one event) and the plot/flashbacks reference Akeem being high when he fathered a child (not depicted as an extended drug sequence). No explicit drug-dealing or overdose scenes are shown.
What mature themes appear in Coming 2 America?
Moderate themes include the death and funeral of King Jaffe (grief), questions of identity and fatherhood (Akeem discovering a son, Lavelle’s adjustment), and a political/military threat from neighboring Nexdoria which drives parts of the plot. Betrayal and…
How long is Coming 2 America?
Coming 2 America runs 108 minutes, directed by Craig Brewer, released in 2021.
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