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Trading Places

R19831h 56mJohn Landis
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 69

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"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.

Comedy
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Frequently asked questions

What is Trading Places (1983) about?

A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.

Who stars in Trading Places?

Trading Places stars Dan Aykroyd (Louis Winthorpe III), Eddie Murphy (Billy Ray Valentine), Ralph Bellamy (Randolph Duke), Don Ameche (Mortimer Duke), Denholm Elliott (Coleman). The film was directed by John Landis.

How long is Trading Places?

Trading Places has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated R.

Is Trading Places worth watching?

Trading Places holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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