The Apartment (1960) movie poster

The Apartment (1960)

"Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 94% (RT: 93%, MC: 94) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Runtime
2h 5m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
8.2/10 (2,598 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
94
Cast
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
David Lewis as Al Kirkeby
Hope Holiday as Mrs. Margie MacDougall
Joan Shawlee as Sylvia
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 2,598 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 94%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the practical effects used in the climax were achieved without any CGI.
  • The incredible score for The Apartment was composed in just a few weeks after the original composer dropped out.
  • Before Jack Lemmon was cast, several major A-list stars turned down the lead role because they felt the script was too risky.
Audience Consensus

The Apartment is a 1960 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Billy Wilder. 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. The film has been rated by 2,598 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Apartment delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Apartment (1960) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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