The Apartment

Name: The Apartment
Director: Billy Wilder
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1960-06-21
Rating: 8.3

June 21, 1960· 2h 5m

Comedy Drama Romance

Directed by

Billy Wilder

Cast

Jack Lemmon Shirley MacLaine Fred MacMurray Ray Walston Jack Kruschen David Lewis +32 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.3

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.3

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

3 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Baxter decides to be a mensch and quits

9.3at 1h 32m

Lowest Moment

Fran confronts Sheldrake about his affairs

6.2at 44m

Biggest Swing

The film's biggest emotional shift occurs when Fran's suicide attempt transforms the story from light comedy into serious drama, then peaks when Baxter finally stands up to Sheldrake

Despite some initial reservations about the opening's tone, reviewers found The Apartment increasingly compelling as it deepened emotionally. The film builds from amusing workplace comedy to genuine pathos, culminating in Baxter's moral awakening that resonated strongly with audiences.

3 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb