

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.
Where to watch Trading Places in United States
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Where is Trading Places streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Trading Places
Trading Places is a 1983 English-language comedy film directed by John Landis. The cast is led by Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 3700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel .
Trading Places was produced by Cinema Group Ventures and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 7, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $90 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Landis
- Writers
- Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod
- Release date
- June 7, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $90 million
- Production
- Cinema Group Ventures, Paramount Pictures
Trading Places cast & crew
Trading Places was directed by John Landis and written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod.
The cast features 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, and Jamie Lee Curtis as Ophelia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Robert Paynter, and it was produced by George Folsey Jr. and Aaron Russo.
Is Trading Places worth watching?
Trading Places holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,674 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Trading Places is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Trading Places
In United States, you can stream Trading Places on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and AMC+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Trading Places

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
Trading Places — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Trading Places in United States?
Trading Places is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Trading Places on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Trading Places is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Trading Places in?
Trading Places is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Trading Places?
Trading Places runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Trading Places rated?
Trading Places is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 3,674 ratings.











