Trading Places_
"They're not just getting rich... They're getting even."
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Paramount+
8 countries
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3 countries
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2 countries
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FREE
1 country
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1 country
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Box office
Trading Places earned $90.4M worldwide on a $15.0M budget — a 503% return on investment.
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Year context
Trading Places was released 43 years ago in 1983.
CAST (20)
Dan Aykroyd
Louis Winthorpe III
Eddie Murphy
Billy Ray Valentine
Ralph Bellamy
Randolph Duke
Don Ameche
Mortimer Duke
Denholm Elliott
Coleman
Jamie Lee Curtis
Ophelia
Paul Gleason
Clarence Beeks
Frank Oz
Corrupt Cop
Jim Belushi
Harvey
Kristin Holby
Penelope Witherspoon
Alfred Drake
President of Exchange
Bo Diddley
Pawnbroker
Al Franken
Baggage Handler #1
TD
Tom Davis
Baggage Handler #2
MW
Maurice Woods
Duke & Duke Employee
RD
Richard D. Fisher, Jr.
Duke & Duke Employee
AD
Anthony DiSabatino
Duke & Duke Employee
BB
Bonnie Behrend
Duke & Duke Employee
SM
Sunnie Merrill
Duke & Duke Employee
JN
James Newell
Duke & Duke Employee
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$15.0M
Budget
$90.4M
Revenue
+503%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (3,576 votes)
Popularity
13
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office
$90,404,800
Profit
+$75,404,800
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Trading Places about?
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
How long is Trading Places?
Trading Places has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Trading Places?
Trading Places was directed by John Landis.
Who stars in Trading Places?
The cast of Trading Places includes Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott.
How much did Trading Places make at the box office?
Trading Places earned $90,404,800 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $15,000,000.
What is the rating of Trading Places?
Trading Places has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 3,576 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (29)
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