The Apartment

Name: The Apartment
Director: Billy Wilder
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1960
Duration: 2 h 6 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen

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

19602h 6m8.2(2,726 votes)

ComedyDramaRomance

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…

The Apartment (1960) is a comedy, drama, and romance film directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.2 out of 10 from 2,726 votes.

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Director

Billy Wilder

Cast

Jack Lemmon

C.C. Baxter

Shirley MacLaine

Fran Kubelik

Fred MacMurray

Jeff D. Sheldrake

Ray Walston

Joe Dobisch

Jack Kruschen

Dr. Dreyfuss

David Lewis

Al Kirkeby

Hope Holiday

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Who stars in The Apartment?

The Apartment stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, and Ray Walston, and was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is The Apartment?

The Apartment has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.

When did The Apartment come out?

The Apartment was released in 1960.

What genre is The Apartment?

The Apartment is a comedy, drama, and romance film.

Is The Apartment worth watching?

The Apartment holds an average audience score of 8.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.