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The Apartment

Directed by Billy Wilder · 1960 ·

Short answer

Is The Apartment worth watching?

Yes. The Apartment (1960) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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85% Editorial Rating
87% Audience snapshot · excluded
79 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 6m
Age rating
PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Jack Lemmon , Shirley MacLaine , Fred MacMurray , Ray Walston , Jack Kruschen , David Lewis , Hope Holiday , Joan Shawlee , Naomi Stevens , Johnny Seven
Streaming
YouTube TV
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • YouTube TV

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Apartment by country

Country Streaming on
India MGM+
Japan U-NEXT
Turkey MUBI
United Kingdom MUBI, MGM+
United States YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, romance pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The Apartment worth watching?

    Yes — The Apartment earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, romance pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #99 (8.3/10) — The Apartment remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

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    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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. 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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    The Apartment: frequently asked questions

    Is The Apartment worth watching?

    Yes. The Apartment (1960) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Apartment?

    In the United States, The Apartment streams on YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MGM+ in India; U-NEXT in Japan; MUBI in Turkey; MUBI, MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Apartment?

    The Apartment runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

    What is The Apartment rated?

    The Apartment is rated PG in the UK, PG in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Apartment?

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

    What is the Metascore for The Apartment?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Apartment is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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