Double Indemnity
1944, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
It's love and murder at first sight!
An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Fred MacMurrayWalter Neff
- Barbara StanwyckPhyllis Dietrichson
- Edward G. RobinsonBarton Keyes
- Porter HallMr. Jackson
- Jean HeatherLola Dietrichson
- Tom PowersMr. Dietrichson
- Byron BarrNino Zachetti
- Richard GainesMr. Norton
- Fortunio BonanovaSam Garlopis
- John PhilliberJoe Pete
- Douglas SpencerLou Schwartz (uncredited)
- Mona FreemanSecretary (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 July 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Raymond Chandler, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $927K
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What Double Indemnity is based on
Double Indemnity is based on Double Indemnity (1943) by James M. Cain.
1943
Double Indemnity
By James M. Cain
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Double Indemnity: quick answers
Is Double Indemnity worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 2,135 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Double Indemnity have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Double Indemnity. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Double Indemnity parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Double Indemnity is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Double Indemnity on?
Double Indemnity isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Double Indemnity?
If you liked Double Indemnity, try Family Plot, Palmetto, This Gun for Hire.
Who directed Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity (1944) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson.
What is Double Indemnity based on?
Double Indemnity is based on Double Indemnity (1943) by James M. Cain.