The Apartment
1960, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Apartment is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Jack LemmonC.C. Baxter
- Shirley MacLaineFran Kubelik
- Fred MacMurrayJeff D. Sheldrake
- Ray WalstonJoe Dobisch
- Jack KruschenDr. Dreyfuss
- David LewisAl Kirkeby
- Hope HolidayMargie MacDougall
- Joan ShawleeSylvia
- Naomi StevensMrs. Mildred Dreyfuss
- Johnny SevenKarl Matuschka
- Joyce JamesonThe Blonde
- Willard WatermanMr. Vanderhoff
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $25M
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The Apartment: quick answers
Is The Apartment worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 2,838 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Apartment?
The Apartment runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Apartment have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Apartment. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Apartment parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Apartment yet.
Which OTT platform is The Apartment on?
The Apartment is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Apartment?
If you liked The Apartment, try 200 Cigarettes, Is This Thing On?, New York, I Love You.
Who directed The Apartment?
The Apartment (1960) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray.