Trading Places (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1983, Trading Places is a comedy film directed by John Landis, running about 116 minutes. “They're not just getting rich... They're getting even.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Who’s in it. Trading Places stars Dan Aykroyd as Louis Winthorpe III, Eddie Murphy as Billy Ray Valentine, Jamie Lee Curtis as Ophelia and Ralph Bellamy as Randolph Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Trading Places has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $90.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trading Places page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trading Places tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trading Places (1983)?
- In US, Trading Places is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trading Places worth watching?
- Trading Places holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trading Places?
- Trading Places stars Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche.
- When was Trading Places released?
- Trading Places was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.