The Apartment (1960)

This film is part of our monthly Classic Film Series. Tickets are just £6.

Billy Wilder’s critically acclaimed romantic comedy returns to the big screen to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of its star, Jack Lemmon.

“Bud” Baxter (Lemmon) tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, one 45 minute slot at a time, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.

Also starring Shirley MacLaine and Fred McMurray.

The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

“A perfect, gritty rom-com”
The Times ★★★★★

“A masterpiece”
The Guardian ★★★★★

“intoxicating”
The Telegraph ★★★★★