Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche ...( see more  see more... ) , Denholm Elliott

The fabulously wealthy but morally bankrupt Duke brothers make a one-dollar bet over heredity vs. environment. Curious as to what would happen if different lifestyles were reversed, they arrange for i...( read more  read more... )mpoverished street hustler Billy Ray Valentine to be placed in the lap of luxury. Simultaneously, they strip wealthy Louis Winthorpe III of his identity and wealth. When Billy Ray figures out that the brothers intend send him back to his life of poverty once their experiment is complete, he seeks out Winthorpe, and together they plot their revenge on the Duke brothers.

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R, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: John Landis

Release Date: June 1, 1983

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DVD Release Date: September 24, 2002

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  • December 6, 2009
    You cannt say this movie was boring. Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. I like the Scene when Dan now poor in Santa Clause Suit and stealing that huge Fish from Buffet. lol
  • September 22, 2009
    John Landis and Eddie Murphy worked really well together. This is an old favourite staring Denholm Elliott, one of my favourite actors, Jamie Lee Curtis, who has a pair of my favourite breasts and is proof that Eddie Murphy was funny once!
  • September 13, 2009
    Not unpleasant comedy
  • June 17, 2008
    One of my favorite early comedies I remember seeing in the 80's featuring two untouchable actors from that genre during that period. Add the insatiable Jamie Lee Curtis, Indiana Jones vet Denholm Elliott and old-time actors Ameche and Bellamy and this should go down as one of the...( read more) best comedies during this period. A classic.
  • May 25, 2008
    Louis (Dan Aykroyd) is a wealthy man who has it all, respect, love, money. Billy Ray (Eddie Murphy) is a down and out. As part of a bet, their lifestyles are switched. Good cast.
  • February 7, 2010
    Enjoyable movie that I don't mind seeing every once in a while when they send it on tv.
  • February 3, 2010
    One of the best comedies and business films of all time.
  • February 2, 2010
    One of my fav classics ever
  • January 28, 2010
    classic.. seen it many times
  • December 17, 2009
    A very good movie from Eddy with quite good actors also feat JL Curtirs in the role of harlot reminds me a bit the movie of the one million dollar check
    Coleman' role is of the best on the movie

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October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

What's most visible in the movie is the engaging acting. Murphy and Aykroyd are perfect foils for each other. full review

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  • darrenkerry123
    September 15, 2007
    there have been a few films with a simular story line with people swaping places betwen parents and kids but this was a top funny/serious story line that just made it work with the two actors playing those parts still sit down and watch time again and still laugh and wish it could happen to me

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