Trading Places (1983)
Trading Places is a 1983 comedy movie directed by John Landis, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy and Ralph Bellamy.
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Quick answers
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.
When was Trading Places released?
Trading Places was released on 7 June 1983.
How long is Trading Places?
Trading Places runs 1h 56m.
Who made Trading Places?
Trading Places was directed by John Landis.
Where can I watch Trading Places?
Trading Places is available on AMC+, DirecTV On Demand, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Philo and Hoopla.
Where to watch Trading Places
Stream: AMC+, DirecTV On Demand, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Philo
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Fandango at Home
Cast
- Dan Aykroyd as Louis Winthorpe III
- Eddie Murphy as Billy Ray Valentine
- Ralph Bellamy as Randolph Duke
- Don Ameche as Mortimer Duke
- Denholm Elliott as Coleman
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Ophelia
- Paul Gleason as Clarence Beeks
- Frank Oz as Corrupt Cop
- Jim Belushi as Harvey
- Kristin Holby as Penelope Witherspoon
- Alfred Drake as President of Exchange
- Bo Diddley as Pawnbroker
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