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Trading Places

1983·Movie·R·116 min·★ 7.2(3,840)

“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.

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Where to watch Trading Places in United States

Can I watch Trading Places in United States? Yes — you can stream Trading Places in United States on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Trading Places there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.

Where is Trading Places streaming around the world?

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United StatesParamount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store
India—Amazon Video
United KingdomParamount Plus, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, ITVX PremiumApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, JustWatch TV Store
CanadaSuper Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTVApple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, CosmoGo
Australia—JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
FranceParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD
Spain—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, NetMovies, Mercado Play—
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

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 3800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon 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
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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 3,840 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, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Trading Places

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Louis Winthorpe III

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Billy Ray Valentine

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

Randolph Duke

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Mortimer Duke

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Coleman

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Ophelia

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Clarence Beeks

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Corrupt Cop

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Harvey

Kristin Holby

Kristin Holby

Penelope Witherspoon

Alfred Drake

Alfred Drake

President of Exchange

Bo Diddley

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, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 3,840 ratings.

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