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The Apartment(1960)

2h 6mComedy, Drama, RomanceEnglish
8.2/10
2,666 user ratings

Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!

Overview

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.

Director

Billy Wilder

Studio

The Mirisch Company

Budget

$3M

Revenue

$25M

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Cast

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

as C.C. Baxter

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

as Fran Kubelik

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

as Jeff D. Sheldrake

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

as Joe Dobisch

Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

as Dr. Dreyfuss

David Lewis

David Lewis

as Al Kirkeby

Hope Holiday

as Margie MacDougall

Joan Shawlee

Joan Shawlee

as Sylvia

Naomi Stevens

Naomi Stevens

as Mrs. Mildred Dreyfuss

Johnny Seven

Johnny Seven

as Karl Matuschka

Joyce Jameson

Joyce Jameson

as The Blonde

Willard Waterman

Willard Waterman

as Mr. Vanderhoff

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1960

Runtime

2h 6m

Language

English

Rating

8.2 / 10

Budget

$3M

Box Office

$25M

Production Companies

The Mirisch Company

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Where can I watch The Apartment?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Apartment (1960).

What is The Apartment about?

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.

Who directed The Apartment?

The Apartment was directed by Billy Wilder and released in 1960. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.

How long is The Apartment?

The Apartment has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).

Who stars in The Apartment?

The cast of The Apartment includes 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 and more.

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