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The Apartment

1960 · 126 min · Director: Billy Wilder

The Apartment (1960) is a comedy drama, directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. The 126-minute film holds an audience score of 8.2/10.

What The Apartment Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Apartment?

The Apartment is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Apartment?

The Apartment runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).

When did The Apartment come out?

The Apartment was released in 1960.

Who directed The Apartment?

The Apartment was directed by Billy Wilder.

Who stars in The Apartment?

The Apartment stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston.

What is The Apartment's rating?

The Apartment holds 8.3/10 on IMDb and 8.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 81 out of 100.

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