# The Apartment (1960) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-apartment-1960/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Billy Wilder |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 126 min |

## Quick answer

The Apartment (1960) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #99 (8.3/10) — The Apartment remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Billy Wilder.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen, David Lewis, Hope Holiday, Joan Shawlee, Naomi Stevens, Johnny Seven

## Common questions

**Is The Apartment worth watching?**
The Apartment holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #99 (8.3/10) — The Apartment remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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.

**Who directed The Apartment?**
The Apartment (1960) was directed by Billy Wilder.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Apartment?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Apartment?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Apartment page for current options.

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