Double Indemnity Screening
Catch the classic film noir Double Indemnity at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton. Directed by Billy Wilder, this 1944 American film stars Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson.
Dir: Billy Wilder
Cast: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Porter Hall, Jean Heather, Tom Powers, Byron Barr, Richard Gaines
107 mins · 1944 · United States of America · Cert PG · English
IMDb 8.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 95/100 · TMDB 8.1/10 · Trakt 81%
Awards: Nominated for 7 Oscars. 5 wins & 9 nominations total
On Sunday, 15 November 2026, the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton will screen the iconic film noir Double Indemnity. Directed by Billy Wilder, the film tells the story of an insurance salesman, Walter Neff, who plots with a woman, Phyllis Dietrichson, to kill her husband and claim the life insurance payment. As the story unfolds, claims manager Barton Keyes begins to suspect foul play, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game. The film features a talented cast, including Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson, and is known for its sharp dialogue and intense photography.
Double Indemnity is a 1944 American film noir directed by Billy Wilder and produced by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Sistrom. The screenplay was adapted from James M. Cain's novel of the same name, which was published as an eight-part serial in Liberty magazine in 1936. The film's title refers to a "double indemnity" clause in life insurance policies, which doubles the payout if the death occurs in a statistically rare manner. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and has since become a classic of the film noir genre.
The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a weighted average score of 95 out of 100 on Metacritic. Viewers have also praised the film, with many considering it one of the greatest films of all time. The film's success can be attributed to its well-crafted storyline, strong performances, and influential direction. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
nmahoney416 · 8/10
A great film noir, interesting characters and a good mystery plot.
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JoeyvanAwesome · 8/10
I enjoyed myself a lot with Double Indemnity. A good balance between crime and mystery. I like the performances too. It’s a little goofy, but I don’t mind it. The love story in these classic movies are always so sudden and intense and I mean, it’s hardly the perfect murder if you close a policy and murder the guy in the exact way that is described in that policy two weeks later… Still, fun movie!
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SkinnyFilmBuff · 8/10
I'm working my way through Best Picture nominees and in 600+ films over 100 years, there's plenty of duds in the mix, but it's films like this that make the effort worth it. The story is tight and the characters are compelling, but the real winner here is the dialogue - 80+ years old and it still hits hard - so many clever/fun exchanges. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking to dabble in older film.
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fasterfilmcritic · 9/10
Double Indemnity is a true classic. The script is intelligent, the directing is sharp, and the acting is superb. Truly one of the best that film noir has to offer.
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citizenelf · 7/10
A little slow for my tastes, especially the start, but *Edward G. Robinson's* performance and the overall dialogue were absolutely outstanding.
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valleyankee_97b2a6 · 7/10
Solid noir, but I kept waiting for it to completely win me over. The start is slow, and I never felt much depth between the two leads beyond being attracted to each other. Hearing Fred MacMurray call Barbara Stanwyck "babe" every five minutes nearly became the real crime. Didn't expect the ending to go the way it did.
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Bronson87 · 7/10
A great noir film about murder and insurance fraud. I had wanted to see this ever since I saw _Fatal Instinct_ (1993) for the first time, which borrows heavily from the story, along with part of the dialog. Speaking of dialog, we get a lot of that here, and in typical 1940s fashion, it's fast, baby! Great pacing, loads of atmosphere. Overall just really good. Highly recommended if you're a fan of old noir films or just classic cinema.
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AlfieSGD · 7/10
I wouldn't necessarily call “Double Indemnity” a masterpiece, but it's certainly a solid film noir. The key elements are there, most notably the femme fatale, a rather obnoxious and overly self-assured main character, and an abundance of voiceover. While the basic premise isn't even remotely believable, the flow of the story is enjoyable, and I've definitely seen films from that era that are much more drawn out. So it's definitely worth checking…
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