Andres Gomez
8/10A tiypical Billy Wilder comedy. Fun and with great script and performance from Jack Lemmon. A must to see.
Reviewed on January 8, 2013
The Apartment(1960)
Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!
8.2(2,768)2h 6m1960-06-21
ComedyDramaRomance
The Apartment Synopsis
Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.
The Apartment (1960) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, released on June 21, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray and Ray Walston. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 2,768 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Producers:
- Billy Wilder
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- The Mirisch Company
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Apartment (1960) Trailer
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The Apartment Videos & Clips
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Office Christmas Party Scene
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Baxter Gets A Promotion
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The Elevator Operator With Shirley MacLaine
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Opening Scene
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The Apartment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as C.C. Baxter
Shirley MacLaine
as Fran Kubelik
Fred MacMurray
as Jeff D. Sheldrake
Ray Walston
as Joe Dobisch
Jack Kruschen
as Dr. Dreyfuss
David Lewis
as Al Kirkeby
- Hope Holiday
Hope Holiday
as Margie MacDougall
Joan Shawlee
as Sylvia
Naomi Stevens
as Mrs. Mildred Dreyfuss
Johnny Seven
as Karl Matuschka
Joyce Jameson
as The Blonde
Willard Waterman
as Mr. Vanderhoff
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond, produced by Billy Wilder.
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The Apartment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 2,768 ratings.
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9/10Essential viewing once a year for soul maintenance
Reviewed on May 9, 2018
Filipe Manuel Neto
7/10**It's a good movie, but Best Picture at the Oscars? Frankly…** I really enjoyed this film, largely thanks to the lightness of its story, and the funny way in which the film plays with the situation in which the protagonist finds himself intertwined. The film was, in fact, the big winner of the Oscars in its year, with ten nominations and five statuettes (Best Editing, Best Art Direction in Black and White, Best…
Reviewed on October 30, 2022
CinemaSerf
7/10"Baxter" (Jack Lemmon) has hit on an unique way to work his way up the greasy pole. He sublets his apartment, by the evening, to his bosses at work so they can entertain their lady friends - all in the hope that promotion from his $90-a-week job will result. This policy frequently ends up with him standing around in the cold whilst they polish off all his liquor. Promises, and more promises - will he every get that…
Reviewed on February 4, 2025
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The Apartment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Apartment online?
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The Apartment (1960) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Apartment?
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The main cast of The Apartment (1960) includes Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston and Jack Kruschen. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Apartment released?
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The Apartment was released on June 21, 1960 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Apartment worth watching?
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The Apartment (1960) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 2,768 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Apartment?
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