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Trading Places

1983
Comedy
1h 56m
A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. (imdb)
Directed by:
John Landis John Landis
Written by:
Herschel Weingrod Timothy Harris
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Starring:
Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy Dan Aykroyd Dan Aykroyd Paul Gleason Paul Gleason Jamie Lee Curtis Jamie Lee Curtis Bill Cobbs Bill Cobbs Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott Jim Belushi Jim Belushi Ralph Bellamy Ralph Bellamy Frank Oz Frank Oz Don Ameche Don Ameche Bo Diddley Robert Earl Jones Robert Earl Jones
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Genre:
Comedy
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Trading Places

1983
Comedy
1h 56m
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stainStain
Rated 03 Feb 2008
90
86th
Ah, for the days when John Landis made good movies and Eddie Murphy was funny
Rated 03 Feb 2008
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
74th
Jamie Lee Curtis has fantastic breasts.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
yiannosYiannos
Rated 28 Jun 2020
65
60th
An interesting premise that does not fully develop its racial themes, but the fact that it even addresses class at all distinguishes it from Hollywood comedies made today that outright refuse to deal with it. In that sense, it really is a comedy from a lost world, one where Murphy and Aykroyd were funny and Landis was still relevant. Despite some dead patches, which are typical of Landis' comedies, the train scene compensates, and the supporting cast holds their own against the big stars.
Rated 28 Jun 2020
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 17 Apr 2011
68
13th
A pretty ordinary comedy in which everybody plays to type and there are few surprises. The concept has enough mileage but there aren't many laughs. Jamie Lee Curtis's boobs are the only reason to watch this. I never thought I'd sink that low as a film aficionado, but you just made me, John Landis.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 29 Oct 2016
59
43rd
Aykroyd, Murphy, Curtis, the baddies, etc. are all pretty likable and well cast. I just don't get it, though. I mean, people are calling it a wonderful comedy and a laugh riot, but other than Murphy at the start, it's not really funny. And for a non-American watching it in 2016, the climax of the movie might as well be them speaking in tongues. No idea how that stock market stuff works. Meh!
Rated 29 Oct 2016
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 11 May 2017
70
19th
Viewed May 10, 2017.
Rated 11 May 2017
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
66th
Wow! Eddie Murphy _was_ funny. I was starting to lose faith.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 24 Dec 2017
60
35th
This hasn't aged well, and not just because Aykroyd shows up in blackface and speaking in fake patois. There is funny moments, but the film's true strength is in its socioeconomic message. Also, only one use of Eddie Murphy's laugh. That's a disgrace.
Rated 24 Dec 2017
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 05 Nov 2015
44
21st
The number of boobs shown outnumbered the laughs two to one. Aykroyd can't act well enough to anchor the film and unfortunately the superb supporting cast members don't get enough screen time.
Rated 05 Nov 2015
bartekfmbartekfm
Rated 20 May 2009
35
8th
Another '80s comedy I don't get excited about.
Rated 20 May 2009
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 08 Mar 2021
75
69th
Love this film
Rated 08 Mar 2021
tsvetetsvete
Rated 06 May 2017
81
18th
1
Rated 06 May 2017
scribScrib
Rated 07 Aug 2022
59
22nd
Slow and floppy to start, silly to end, but with some good laughs in between. Not among John Hughes' best and I'm not really sure why it's as highly thought of as it is. Still, worth a watch. The Christmas themes are pretty loose. Certainly a more "controversial" Christmas film than Die Hard.
Rated 07 Aug 2022
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 11 Sep 2022
7
61st
A movie I adored in the 80s
Rated 11 Sep 2022
ayavaronAyavaron
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
54th
The film mostly fails to be funny but the plot holds up surprisingly well on its own and with it's bit of failed comedy feels extremely lighthearted and ultimately it's pretty alright.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 26 Dec 2010
90
70th
Classic 80's comedy. Eddie Murphy is amazing and the story line is an absolute indictment of Reganomics.
Rated 26 Dec 2010
nobambanobamba
Rated 28 Aug 2018
60
62nd
Eddie Murphy with the charisma. The story isn't deep at all though.
Rated 28 Aug 2018
etbetb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
43rd
classic comedy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stuie299stuie299
Rated 09 Aug 2016
70
31st
Rather devoid of laughs, but easy to watch and still mostly enjoyable. Completely dated and it shows in just about every aspect of the movie. Eh, likeable charming actors and lots of topless women (including Curtis) help to round everything out.
Rated 09 Aug 2016
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 09 Oct 2011
83
69th
Amusing comedy elevated by a brilliant overlooked comic performance from Aykroyd, and an equally sly supporting job by Elliott. Murphy is Murphy, but has some great moments; Bellamy and Ameche are also fine. Goes on a little long, and Landis lets his attention wander from time-to-time, but film still manages to entertain. Gotta love the drunken Santa!
Rated 09 Oct 2011
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
78th
Eddie does steal the show, but Aykroyd is gracious (and funny in his own right) as the straight man in this buddy comedy, and with a very likeable supporting cast, Trading Places is about as fun a two hours as one could want in a movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mrandersen10mrandersen10
Rated 23 Nov 2012
75
60th
Hilarious! As a fund manager myself, I couldn't get enough of this. Will make it a mandatory watch as part of the curriculum for new employees.
Rated 23 Nov 2012
marlinbrandoMarlinbrando
Rated 06 Aug 2010
84
63rd
So 80's.
Rated 06 Aug 2010
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 01 Sep 2011
75
57th
Apparently experience and a college education don't teach you that people buy ham at Christmas and it takes the knowledge of a bum to let them know that.
Rated 01 Sep 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 25 Jun 2011
76
47th
Contrived but pretty funny.
Rated 25 Jun 2011
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
100
95th
Is there a more perfect movie? Probably not.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 17 May 2008
85
72nd
Everybody at the top of their game, great movie.
Rated 17 May 2008
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
94th
Spectacularly entertaining. Dan Ackyroyd is hilarious when he loses his job, his money, his house, and his dignity to an equally hilarious Eddie Murphy when two crusty business men toy with them. When Dan and Eddie then team up, it's for one of the most clever endings in the history of payback. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kain424Kain424
Rated 20 May 2007
65
35th
Funny. And Curtis shows her boobies.
Rated 20 May 2007
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 22 Sep 2010
68
65th
Solid 80's comedy. Feels a bit dated but still, the cast is talented enough to make it work even today.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 27 Feb 2017
82
86th
Director John Landis teams back up with Dan Aykroyd, and joined by a young Eddie Murphy in making this 80's comedy classic. An interesting premise with a decent amount of laughs, in addition to featuring Jamie Lee Curtis in her prime.
Rated 27 Feb 2017
scurryscurry
Rated 22 Jan 2008
50
55th
Pretty lame by today's standards, but more than watchable with that in mind.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
getshort78getshort78
Rated 16 Dec 2011
98
58th
Louis Winthorpe III is a successful Philadelphia commodity broker with mansion, manservant and girlfriend to match. Billy Ray Valentine is a hustling beggar. Winthorpe's employers, the elderly Duke brothers, make a bet that by switching the lifestyle of the two Billy Ray will make good and their man will take to a life of crime. Suddenly Louis finds himself uncomprehendingly with no job, no home and only a new acquaintance, glamorous hooker Ophelia, prepared to help him. So at least in one way t
Rated 16 Dec 2011
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 14 Jul 2009
75
74th
Classic Murphy and Aykroyd in their prime.
Rated 14 Jul 2009
sorksork
Rated 02 Jun 2008
85
87th
What of the best comic films of all time.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
badcosmonautBadCosmonaut
Rated 02 May 2021
4
42nd
All points for Jamie Lee Curtis' amazing nakedness.
Rated 02 May 2021
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 26 Oct 2018
60
20th
Pretty funny, but it feels like a bunch of development of the two main characters was removed and replaced with gorilla mask hijinks. The slow pace was interesting too; it's not bad in itself, but there were times when Landis was holding on a shot longer than he needed to and I was thinking how the time could have been spent on Murphy actually learning the trade, or developing the relationship between Aykroyd and Curtis. Better than average '80s comedy, yes, but maybe that's a low bar.
Rated 26 Oct 2018
webdwwebdw
Rated 01 Sep 2007
80
84th
Funny! Good performances by the two young guns [Ackroyd & Murphy] and the two old manipulators [Ameche & Bellamy]. Predictable and unsubtle but still packed with laughs.
Rated 01 Sep 2007
edkrakedkrak
Rated 15 Sep 2009
60
44th
x0
Rated 15 Sep 2009
chiliChili
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
A true "hilarity ensues" movie. Well acted and well scripted.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
braddad68braddad68
Rated 12 Mar 2012
86
23rd
This one doesn't quite hold up as well as some other similar comedies of that era. However, Aykroyd and Murphy were perfectly cast, as were Ralph Bellamy and Don Amece. Fun movie. Just was looking for more laughs.
Rated 12 Mar 2012
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 20 Mar 2007
83
67th
Great comedy classic starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Akroyd, and Jaime Lee Curtis. It's darring and hilarious. Worth seeing on many occasions.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 05 Aug 2008
76
72nd
Widely considered a comedy classic, Eddie Murphy and Dan Akyroyd are great comic fun in this early 80s Jon Landis film. It doesn't ring as true as it did 25 years ago, but it's still fun.
Rated 05 Aug 2008
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 22 Jun 2008
78
64th
One of Landis' best films and one of the last truly funny things Murphy or Akroyd has done. Denholm Elliot, Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche are great in supporting roles. Will make you sad the Eddie Murphy has been in so many crap films.
Rated 22 Jun 2008
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 28 Sep 2014
8
76th
Trading Places is one of my favourite comedies of all time and after so many repeated viewings it just doesn't get old. Both Aykroyd & Murphy give some of their finest performances and the chemistry between the pair is priceless. It's such a simple idea but it's interesting and there are so many loveable and memorable moments. From Aykroyd's boozy Santa stealing Salmon to Murphy's beggar pretending to be blind and have no legs, to the Gorilla scene on the train. This is absolute comedy gold.
Rated 28 Sep 2014
michaelman99MichaelMan99
Rated 25 Jan 2020
82
69th
A very well-written and well-acted satirical comedy movie, definitely one of the better movies to come out of the 80's. It's also probably one of Eddie Murphy's best.
Rated 25 Jan 2020
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 12 Nov 2016
94
82nd
A-
Rated 12 Nov 2016
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
53rd
Score based on distant memory.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
semioticussemioticus
Rated 16 Feb 2024
70
30th
Certainly is dated, but its heart is in a good place. It's worth watching because it's a classic comedy, not because it'll make you laugh hard especially once the story gets going.
Rated 16 Feb 2024
blearybleary
Rated 08 Sep 2008
75
90th
comically unsurpassed
Rated 08 Sep 2008
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
75
49th
A great comedy about economic status, racial inequality, and the free market. The power of the free market allows our heroes to destroy our antagonists.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
91
80th
Good stuff
Rated 16 Jun 2012
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
94th
We're not living in the same economical times as 1983, but this movie still holds up in a big way.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jhmclellanjhmclellan
Rated 19 Aug 2007
90
86th
Hilarious. Eddy Murphy at his best. Jamie Lee Curtis is HOT when she isn't hooker-up'd.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 26 Dec 2012
78
69th
Very funny and very well done (a bit of casual accidental racism on the train aside), back in the days when Eddie Murphy wasn't the surefire stamp of awful that he brings his inverse Midas touch to these days.
Rated 26 Dec 2012
sheddlesheddle
Rated 02 Mar 2011
90
85th
The train sequence still slays me. Every damn time. "But you're wearing lederhosen!"
Rated 02 Mar 2011
esperhartEsperHart
Rated 24 Jan 2021
60
16th
50+5 opening credits montage including XXX Nudes Club; +5 Eddie Murphy's scooting around; -10 for F-slur; +10 Beeks aggressively shoving dude to the ground; +10 random boobies at the party; +5 Jamie Lee Curtis; +10 for "Pft, White People" 4th wall-break; +10 Jamie Lee Curtis boobies; -10 dark suicide joke that just doesn't sit well at all; -25 for blackface Dan Aykroyd; -25 involuntary beastiality; +5 Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis kiss; +15 for screwing over the racist old dudes
Rated 24 Jan 2021
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 31 Jul 2018
52
12th
Ihatedan'scharacterlool+loljimwalsh+jamieleehooker-ididntknowshewasababe+betwas$1lol+makeoldguyspoor-selvesrich
Rated 31 Jul 2018
stflyst_fly
Rated 22 Aug 2007
59
54th
Good
Rated 22 Aug 2007
tonydaltonydal
Rated 25 Sep 2007
75
57th
Only problem--the final quarter was too long (and with too many SNL cameos along the way).
Rated 25 Sep 2007
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 11 Nov 2014
71
64th
Like many of the best comedies, this is a wacky premise anchored by two comedic greats in the lead roles. There are some lulls in the comedy and the story, but the high points are quite memorable. The whole train scene is especially great. Also, look out for an almost unrecognizable young Al Franken as one of the baggage handlers.
Rated 11 Nov 2014
bilalemrebilalemre
Rated 07 Jun 2013
66
49th
Senaryosu çok güzel.
Rated 07 Jun 2013
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 12 Feb 2021
68
35th
Although I didn't laugh out loudly a lot, this still made for an amusing watch.
Rated 12 Feb 2021
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 20 Jan 2007
89
90th
Eddie Murphy's finest hour and one of Dan Aykroyd's. There is something completely satisfying about this movie as well as plenty o laughs and Jamie Lee Curtis's breasts.
Rated 20 Jan 2007
dolphinspursDolphinSpurs
Rated 05 Jan 2019
70
28th
An Eddie Murphy classic, but one that does not come anywhere close to the heights of the "partner" film Coming to America. The scenario is implausible and the portrayals of everyone involved is so broad it's painful. Jamie Lee Curtis' pro and Eddie's growth as he gains money and prestige are the only nuance to be found in this social experiment. The rest is white people are rich and stuffy/black people are loud and poor humour. Dan Aykroyd turns in the worst acting performance of his career
Rated 05 Jan 2019
naurunauru
Rated 19 Apr 2009
71
81st
One of the best movies about Wall Street. Classic comedy.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
80
89th
Classic.
Rated 26 May 2007
glm01glm01
Rated 14 Aug 2013
81
68th
81.000
Rated 14 Aug 2013
zangZang
Rated 15 Jan 2009
100
99th
So well written and made, it is one of those perfect movies. Not kidding.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 22 Dec 2013
65
45th
Funny but the train scene with the gorilla is quite disconcerting.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 14 Aug 2007
52
50th
Formulaic now but Eddie Murphy is quite simpy "on" throughout this flick.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 05 Sep 2009
72
57th
Kind of dated, but has it's classic moments.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
75
74th
Underrated and maybe Eddie's only good movie, although Dan Aykroyd really helped.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
lookinglandLookingLand
Rated 16 Nov 2007
50
56th
a classic comedy.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 30 Mar 2009
63
27th
Wait was this a comedy? If it was then I would have needed a laughbox to cue me in for when I was supposed to chuckle. I either didn't get the jokes, or just found them unfunny. Hey and stop looping that stupid music. I expect a million times better from this cast, but maybe I am just missing something here.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 05 Aug 2015
4
74th
This movie, unfortunately, will probably never cease to be relevant. Good thing it's so hilarious.
Rated 05 Aug 2015
londongirllondongirl
Rated 01 Mar 2009
45
24th
Classic movie...in reality it's a bunch of crap but you just can't help but enjoy it!
Rated 01 Mar 2009
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 30 Jun 2015
60
52nd
This comedy has a fun premise and is not too over the top to be unbelievable, but also has funny subtle moments and no so subtle too, the characters are very likeable and the pace is good. I would've liked to watch a longer transition to get more moments. Bonus point for Jamie Lee, just wow, I would recommend watching this only for her.
Rated 30 Jun 2015
michellemichelle
Rated 23 Jun 2008
75
47th
back when Eddie Murphy was funny!
Rated 23 Jun 2008
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
84
74th
very funny and plays well off of a great premise
Rated 21 Nov 2016
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 26 Sep 2008
35
21st
I liked when I saw it in 1983, HATED it in 2005
Rated 26 Sep 2008
the_beastThe Beast
Rated 23 May 2018
7
75th
Dated but a classic
Rated 23 May 2018
wjfamilywjfamily
Rated 20 Dec 2023
76
75th
Stace really liked it, Mash sorta enjoyed it. Bit (a lot) racist in places and definitely of its time but there were some funny moments and it kept up the pace throughout.
Rated 20 Dec 2023
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 08 Aug 2012
78
40th
Despite a few huge missteps (*coughblackfacecough*) this is a pretty damn good and smart movie. Plus damn JLC looks good in it.
Rated 08 Aug 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 31 Mar 2011
69
80th
One of the better comedies of the 80's. It's completely mainstream, and yet, it's so classy. Story dares to explore genetics vs. environment in human behaviour. Cast is great, you just gotta love villanous Duke brothers played by Ameche and Bellamy. And guess what - Murphy isn't annoying! Boobies of Jamie Lee Curtis comes as an extra content. Great fun.
Rated 31 Mar 2011
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 23 May 2010
87
79th
Book smarts vs. street smarts. Genetics vs. environment. Aykroyd vs. Murphy. What would happen if you traded places with someone and you didn't even know it? This movie is lightning in a bottle! Pure comedic gold. It's from an era when both Aykroyd and Murphy were at the top of their game and still knew how to be funny. The movie is somewhat based on Mark Twains "The Prince and the Pauper". The movie asks the fundamental question, why are we who we are? Bottom line, who cares it's a laugh riot!
Rated 23 May 2010
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 18 May 2011
75
63rd
Classic 80's comedy, when Murphy was still funny.
Rated 18 May 2011
mccannebmccanneb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
71st
clever
Rated 14 Aug 2007
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 25 Dec 2018
60
27th
A movie with outrageous blackface, gratuitous nudity and public shooting threats that manages to still be a Christmas classic in 2018 what an achievement.
Rated 25 Dec 2018
hojohojo
Rated 12 Dec 2006
85
71st
Gold.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 01 Mar 2007
50
35th
Not bad.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
el_pedroEl Pedro
Rated 18 Mar 2011
48
16th
A classic story a fresh acting pair in Murphy and Akroyd
Rated 18 Mar 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Nov 2013
80
80th
This is a very funny movies with a lot of fun moments. Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd are both really good at playing their respective characters in this movie. The scene on the train goes a little to far and it is a tad ridicules. Otherwise this is a very funny and enjoyable film.
Rated 22 Nov 2013
filmguyfilmguy
Rated 14 Oct 2012
45
31st
Some movies don't age well.
Rated 14 Oct 2012
neuroticerotNeuroticErot
Rated 01 Mar 2007
82
66th
Landis' secret masterpiece
Rated 01 Mar 2007
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 13 Jan 2007
70
41st
Pretty funny. Though I can't forgive the film for the "hooker with a heart of gold" archetype.
Rated 13 Jan 2007
glmglm
Rated 14 Dec 2011
81
69th
81.250
Rated 14 Dec 2011
phillyfanphillyfan
Rated 13 Sep 2007
90
56th
Isn't it amazing what a dollar bet can do? And how great is it to see good old Philadelphia?
Rated 13 Sep 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 20 May 2009
70
76th
Good Movie
Rated 20 May 2009
auritechauritech
Rated 19 Mar 2007
82
79th
Let me take you back to a time when Eddie Murphy could do no wrong and Dan Aykroyd picked funny scripts. In this bygone era, Jamie Lee Curtis seamlessly combined sexy and intelligence. Trading Places was that era, and it still holds up very well despite some aging.
Rated 19 Mar 2007

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