“Trading Places” - Film Participation

This listing includes profit participation income generated by the 1983 motion picture Trading Places starring comedy legends Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.

Officially released in 1983, Trading Places is one of Eddie Murphy’s standout films. It’s a modern take on Mark Twain's classic novel The Prince and the Pauper, where the “pauper” Murphy trades places with the “prince” Aykroyd, with supporting performances by Jamie Lee Curtis and Ralph Bellamy.

Trading Places was well-received by critics and movie-goers alike and was nominated for several awards including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 41st Golden Globe Awards. The film earned over $90 million during its theatrical run in the U.S., making it the 4th highest-grossing film of 1983, behind Flashdance, Terms of Endearment and Return of the Jedi.

Trading Places is currently available for rent and purchase at Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu and other Video Streaming platforms to see other available airings in the US check TV Guide's Where To Watch.

Similar Listings. We sold another seller's interest in November, 2023 for 18.2x the last 12 months earnings. The asset is not relisted on the marketplace. 

What is Being Sold. Profit participation income in the Film Trading Places. Profit participation is the right to receive a share of profits generated by a film. Producers, actors, and other important contributors to a film enter into an agreement with the studio to receive a portion of the profits in return for their work on the project. Trading Places is distributed and monetized by Paramount Pictures and you’ll receive income based on the profits generated by the film.

Income is generated from theatrical ticket sales, home video, television and streaming service licensing, less expenses.

Payment Schedule. Statements are generated and paid annually at the end of October. The winning bidder's first payment will be in October 2026.

Matching Right. The royalty payor holds a matching right on any sale of the income generated by this interest. The royalty payor will have the opportunity to match the winning bid after this sale closes. If you are the winning bidder, the royalty payor must first decline their matching right before your ownership will be finalized. 

Tracklist. There is no tracklist for this asset.

Administration Note. Royalty Exchange will not administer payments for this asset. The winning buyer will collect payments directly from Paramount.