Hastings Screens The Apartment
Billy Wilder's timeless classic comes to the Electric Palace Hastings, a film that masterfully balances comedy and heartbreak. With its sharp social commentary and outstanding performances, The Apartment is a must-see for film enthusiasts.
Dir: Billy Wilder
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen, David Lewis, Hope Holiday, Joan Shawlee
126 mins · 1960 · United States of America · Cert PG · English
IMDb 8.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 94/100 · TMDB 8.2/10 · Trakt 82%
Awards: Won 5 Oscars. 26 wins & 8 nominations total
In a New York insurance company, a lowly clerk named C.C. Baxter lends his apartment to his superiors for their extramarital affairs, hoping to climb the corporate ladder. As he becomes infatuated with the charming elevator operator Fran Kubelik, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of relationships and moral dilemmas. Directed by Billy Wilder, The Apartment features outstanding performances from Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, bringing to life a story that is both humorous and heartbreaking.
The Apartment is a film that has garnered widespread critical acclaim, with a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 94 out of 100 on Metacritic. It has won numerous awards, including five Oscars, and has been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. The film's success can be attributed to its clever script, memorable characters, and Wilder's masterful direction, which balances the comedic and dramatic elements of the story.
The film's exploration of themes such as loneliness, love, and the human condition has resonated with audiences and critics alike. Viewers have praised the film's performances, script, and direction, with many considering it a classic that continues to captivate audiences today. Some have noted that the film's commentary on the social norms of the time is still relevant, while others have appreciated its ability to balance light-hearted moments with more serious themes.
The Apartment will be screened at the Electric Palace Hastings on Sunday, 27 December 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. This is a rare opportunity to see a classic film on the big screen, and film enthusiasts should not miss the chance to experience The Apartment in all its glory. With its timeless themes, outstanding performances, and masterful direction, The Apartment is a film that continues to delight audiences, and its screening at the Electric Palace Hastings is an event not to be missed.
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What viewers say
NancyLDraper@gmail.com · 9/10
"Shut up and deal!" The four most (unlikely) romantic words in classical film. Nominated for 10 Oscars, winner of 5, this is a motion picture classic, that I was surprised to find, I'd never seen before. A wonderful combination of comedy and bleak humanity, all in a wonderful romance. Jack Lemmon is a master of comedic timing and delivery, but when the plot demands it, he can turn on a dime to dramatic perfection. Shirley MacLean, ever…
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christopher_brink · 8/10
Really not sure how I feel about this one--performances were amazing and left me disliking pretty much everybody; story was a very smart commentary on love and sex at the beginning of the sexual revolution--and maybe even still.
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LarZieJ · 10/10
<b>"That's the way it crumbles... cookie-wise."</b> First time rewatching "The Apartment" since I first saw it and I just had joined Letterboxd with an account and I must say, it is still as great as it was then. Billy Wilder knows people watching this know that 2 plus 2 is 4. He doesn't have to hold our hand to lead us through. That is why I simply love it that at the end Fran doesn't reply to Baxter's words and just tells him to play. I love…
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JoeyvanAwesome · 7/10
Good movie! The story is great. Didn't really expect the darker turn with the suicide attempt and all. I highly doubt a movie like this could be made in 2023. It feels like people would get offended... Anyway, really good way to pass the time on a rainy Sunday evening.
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juliosoft · 8/10
I remembered that it was fine, but it's very good, what script, what actors, what everything
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The8100 · 10/10
I liked this film. Great performances by Lemon and MacLaine and had a Mad Men feel to it.
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great_vc · 8/10
i'm not fan of old movies or say they never make them like this now but this movie was almost excellent. it started light weight and comedy feel and it ended up a bit dramatic but nevertheless the performances were beyond perfect. A must see for movie lovers
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tyluke · 9/10
“That’s the way it crumbles... cookie-wise. - C.C. Baxter The darkest of dark comedies. Another Wilder odd twisted tale of cynical folks living not so moral lives. 🍪 🔑🛌
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