Trading Places
1986, English. Directed by John Landis.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 3,842 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Trading Places
Trading Places isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- John LandisDirector
- Dan AykroydLouis Winthorpe III
- Eddie MurphyBilly Ray Valentine
- Ralph BellamyRandolph Duke
- Don AmecheMortimer Duke
- Denholm ElliottColeman
- Jamie Lee CurtisOphelia
- Paul GleasonClarence Beeks
- Frank OzCorrupt Cop
- Jim BelushiHarvey
- Kristin HolbyPenelope Witherspoon
- Alfred DrakePresident of Exchange
- Bo DiddleyPawnbroker
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $90M
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Trading Places: quick answers
Is Trading Places worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 3,842 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Trading Places?
Trading Places runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Trading Places have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Trading Places. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Trading Places parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Trading Places is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Trading Places on?
Trading Places isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Trading Places?
If you liked Trading Places, try The Money Pit, The Secret of My Success, Coming to America.
Who directed Trading Places?
Trading Places (1986) was directed by John Landis and stars Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy.